Hamlet
Hamlet is a 1948 BAFTA winning Drama Shakespeare film released on 10th December; Laurence Olivier directed the film which stars Christopher Lee, Laurence Olivier, and Desmond Llewelyn.
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.
Cast (24)
Watch Hamlet (1948) online
Updated: 18th Jan 2024, 1:17pm
Production Companies
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Hamlet Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
4% 13-19
21% 20-29
21% 30-39
13% 40-49
13% 50-59
4% 60-69
25% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
17% Female
83% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
Hamlet FAQ
When was Hamlet released?
Hamlet was released on Friday December 10th, 1948.
How much did Hamlet cost to make?
The budget was $750,000.
Is Hamlet on Netflix?
No, Hamlet is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is Hamlet on Amazon Prime?
No, Hamlet is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is Hamlet on Disney Plus?
No, Hamlet is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States