Kenneth Branagh
Hamlet
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May 25, 2023 · Find out which Hamlet movies are the most popular and well-regarded according to IMDb users. From classic adaptations to modern versions, see how different genres, settings, and actors interpret the timeless tragedy of revenge and betrayal.
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Hamlet: Directed by Kenneth Branagh. With Rizz Abbasi, Richard Attenborough, David Blair, Brian Blessed. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
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- Kenneth Branagh
- 1996-12-25
- David Tennant's 2009 Hamlet - 100. Following his remarkable run as The Doctor on Doctor Who, David Tennant introduced Hamlet to a new generation of fans in this television film from the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- Grigori Kozintsev 1964 Hamlet - 100. Although Grigori Kozintsev's Hamlet is spoken entirely in Russian, and does not have a score on Metacritic, it holds a perfect 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Kenneth Branagh's 1996 Hamlet - 95. A big reason why Hamlet hasn't been adapted for the screen that much is because a full, unedited performance could take over four hours.
- Laurence Olivier's 1948 Hamlet - 88.5. Laurence Olivier is often considered the finest actor of his generation. In 1948, the world was fortunate to witness him play the role he was born for (and direct himself).
A 1996 British epic historical drama film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh. The film features a star-studded cast, a 19th century setting, and an unabridged script, but was a box-office flop.
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- Hamlet (1964) - 100% Not Available For Streaming. Perhaps the best Hamlet adaptation to date is the Russian version. Much like other iterations, the 1964 version stays true to the material, including the castle-like scenery, Renaissance costumes, and the play's dynamic.
- Hamlet (2009) - 100% Rent On Prime Video & Vudu. One of a few Shakespeare adaptations filmed on stage but shot for a movie, 2009's Hamlet saw the titular character played by Doctor Who's David Tennant, who flawlessly depicts a playfulness but acrimony to the character.
- Hamlet (1948) - 95% Stream On HBO Max & The Criterion Channel. Because the 1948 version is one of the first to tackle Hamlet, Olivier sets the grounds for the film's creative aspects, such as the tailored costumes, castle setting, and tone.
- Hamlet (1996) - 95% Stream On Hoopla. Kenneth Branagh is considered a master of adapting Shakespeare's opus, making movies like Henry V, Much Ado Nothing, and Othello.
Franco Zeffirelli directs this adaptation of the classic tragedy, starring Mel Gibson as the prince who seeks revenge for his father's murder. The film features Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield and Helena Bonham Carter in the cast, and was nominated for two Oscars.
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Jul 18, 2022 · A list of the best Hamlet movie adaptations, from the 1948 classic with Laurence Olivier to the 2018 feminist reimagining with Daisy Ridley. See how each version interprets Shakespeare's tragedy with different actors, directors, and styles.
