Hamlet (1990): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Hamlet: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Hamlet (1990) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Mel Gibson as Hamlet; Glenn Close as Gertrude; Alan Bates as Claudius; Paul Scofield as The Ghost; Ian Holm as Polonius; Helena Bonham Carter as Ophelia; Stephen Dillane as Horatio; Nathaniel Parker as Laertes
About Hamlet
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
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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 Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Hamlet?
Mel Gibson as Hamlet; Glenn Close as Gertrude; Alan Bates as Claudius; Paul Scofield as The Ghost; Ian Holm as Polonius; Helena Bonham Carter as Ophelia; Stephen Dillane as Horatio; Nathaniel Parker as Laertes
Is this Hamlet guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



