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Hamlet is a 1996 British epic historical drama film and an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, adapted and directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars as Prince Hamlet. The film also features Derek Jacobi as King Claudius, Julie Christie as Queen Gertrude, Kate Winslet as Ophelia, Michael Maloney as Laertes, Richard Briers as ...
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- 'The Lion King' (1994) IMDb Rating: 8.5/10. While the idea of adapting Hamlet into a family-friendly Disney movie might sound absurd on paper, it led to one of the most acclaimed animated movies of all time.
- 'Hamlet' (1964) IMDb Rating: 8.2/10. One of the highest-rated versions of Hamlet according to IMDb ratings is this 1964 adaptation from the Soviet Union.
- 'Haider' (2014) IMDb Rating: 8.0/10. Haider is a must-see Indian film that takes the story of Hamlet and sets it in Kashmir during the 1990s. At 160 minutes long, it's one of the longest adaptations of Hamlet out there, and one of the most explosive, unwilling to shy away from the violent consequences of its protagonist's quest for revenge after his father dies in mysterious circumstances.
- 'The Bad Sleep Well' (1960) IMDb Rating: 8.0/10. The Bad Sleep Well is one of many underrated Akira Kurosawa movies that gets buried under the likes of more popular movies like Seven Samurai, Ran, and Yojimbo.
Dec 25, 1996 · A four-hour film version of William Shakespeare's tragedy, starring Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet and featuring a star-studded cast of supporting actors. The film was nominated for four Oscars and received critical acclaim for its faithfulness to the original text and its cinematic style.
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- Kenneth Branagh
- 1996-12-25
Jan 18, 1991 · A film version of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, directed by Franco Zeffirelli and starring Mel Gibson as Hamlet, Glenn Close as Gertrude, and Alan Bates as Claudius. The film was nominated for two Oscars and received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
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- Franco Zeffirelli
- 1991-01-18
- Michael Mccarrick
- 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).
Dec 27, 2022 · A list of the top-rated adaptations of Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet, from modernized versions to international remakes. See how different filmmakers and actors interpret the themes of revenge, love, and betrayal in Hamlet's story.
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Jul 18, 2022 · Between the ghost of Hamlet’s father, the castle of Elsinore, murders, sword-fights, and Hamlet’s play within a play, there’s a lot of opportunities for actors and directors to put a fresh spin on this classic in the best Hamlet movie adaptations.
