Hamlet
"The motion picture of all time ... for all time!"
Originally released in 1948. Hamlet is a drama film. directed by Laurence Olivier. With a runtime of 2h 33m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, and Eileen Herlie
Synopsis
Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the melancholy Dane himself—as he breathes new life into the words of one of the world’s greatest dramatists.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
2h 33m
153 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (277 votes)
Budget
$750K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Laurence Olivier
as Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost
Basil Sydney
as Claudius - The King
Eileen Herlie
as Gertrude - The Queen
Norman Wooland
as Horatio - His Friend
Felix Aylmer
as Polonius - Lord Chamberlain
Jean Simmons
as Ophelia
Terence Morgan
as Laertes
Peter Cushing
as Osric
Stanley Holloway
as Gravedigger
Russell Thorndike
as Priest
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $750,000
Production Companies
- Two Cities Films
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamlet about?
Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at h...
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Laurence Olivier.
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet has a runtime of 2 hours and 33 minutes (153 minutes total).
When was Hamlet released?
Hamlet was released on December 10, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hamlet?
The main cast of Hamlet includes Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie, Norman Wooland, Felix Aylmer.
Is Hamlet worth watching?
Hamlet has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 277 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.