

Hamlet (1948)
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Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

Laurence Olivier
Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost

Basil Sydney
Claudius - The King

Eileen Herlie
Gertrude - The Queen

Norman Wooland
Horatio - His Friend

Felix Aylmer
Polonius - Lord Chamberlain

Jean Simmons
Ophelia

Terence Morgan
Laertes

Peter Cushing
Osric

Stanley Holloway
Gravedigger

Russell Thorndike
Priest

John Laurie
Francisco

Esmond Knight
Bernardo
Director & Crew
Laurence Olivier
Director
Official Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hamlet online?
Hamlet (1948) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of Hamlet?
It has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 292 votes.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Laurence Olivier and released in 1948.
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet has a runtime of 2 hours and 33 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1948-12-10
- Budget
- $0.8M
- Status
- Released




