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Hamlet (1996): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts

An evergreen, sourced guide to Hamlet: streaming options, cast and core facts.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team4 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Hamlet (1996) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Kenneth Branagh as Prince Hamlet; Derek Jacobi as King Claudius; Kate Winslet as Ophelia; Julie Christie as Gertrude; Richard Briers as Polonius; Nicholas Farrell as Horatio; Rufus Sewell as Fortinbras; Reece Dinsdale as Guildenstern

About Hamlet

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.

More like Hamlet

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hamlet?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of Hamlet?

Kenneth Branagh as Prince Hamlet; Derek Jacobi as King Claudius; Kate Winslet as Ophelia; Julie Christie as Gertrude; Richard Briers as Polonius; Nicholas Farrell as Horatio; Rufus Sewell as Fortinbras; Reece Dinsdale as Guildenstern

Is this Hamlet guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Sources

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