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Hamlet is a 1996 British epic historical drama film and an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, adapted and directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars as Prince Hamlet. The film also features Derek Jacobi as King Claudius, Julie Christie as Queen Gertrude, Kate Winslet as Ophelia, Michael Maloney as Laertes, Richard Briers as ...
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- 'The Lion King' (1994) IMDb Rating: 8.5/10. While the idea of adapting Hamlet into a family-friendly Disney movie might sound absurd on paper, it led to one of the most acclaimed animated movies of all time.
- 'Hamlet' (1964) IMDb Rating: 8.2/10. One of the highest-rated versions of Hamlet according to IMDb ratings is this 1964 adaptation from the Soviet Union.
- 'Haider' (2014) IMDb Rating: 8.0/10. Haider is a must-see Indian film that takes the story of Hamlet and sets it in Kashmir during the 1990s. At 160 minutes long, it's one of the longest adaptations of Hamlet out there, and one of the most explosive, unwilling to shy away from the violent consequences of its protagonist's quest for revenge after his father dies in mysterious circumstances.
- 'The Bad Sleep Well' (1960) IMDb Rating: 8.0/10. The Bad Sleep Well is one of many underrated Akira Kurosawa movies that gets buried under the likes of more popular movies like Seven Samurai, Ran, and Yojimbo.
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- Hamlet (1964) - 100% Not Available For Streaming. Perhaps the best Hamlet adaptation to date is the Russian version. Much like other iterations, the 1964 version stays true to the material, including the castle-like scenery, Renaissance costumes, and the play's dynamic.
- Hamlet (2009) - 100% Rent On Prime Video & Vudu. One of a few Shakespeare adaptations filmed on stage but shot for a movie, 2009's Hamlet saw the titular character played by Doctor Who's David Tennant, who flawlessly depicts a playfulness but acrimony to the character.
- Hamlet (1948) - 95% Stream On HBO Max & The Criterion Channel. Because the 1948 version is one of the first to tackle Hamlet, Olivier sets the grounds for the film's creative aspects, such as the tailored costumes, castle setting, and tone.
- Hamlet (1996) - 95% Stream On Hoopla. Kenneth Branagh is considered a master of adapting Shakespeare's opus, making movies like Henry V, Much Ado Nothing, and Othello.
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- David Tennant's 2009 Hamlet - 100. Following his remarkable run as The Doctor on Doctor Who, David Tennant introduced Hamlet to a new generation of fans in this television film from the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- Grigori Kozintsev 1964 Hamlet - 100. Although Grigori Kozintsev's Hamlet is spoken entirely in Russian, and does not have a score on Metacritic, it holds a perfect 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Kenneth Branagh's 1996 Hamlet - 95. A big reason why Hamlet hasn't been adapted for the screen that much is because a full, unedited performance could take over four hours.
- Laurence Olivier's 1948 Hamlet - 88.5. Laurence Olivier is often considered the finest actor of his generation. In 1948, the world was fortunate to witness him play the role he was born for (and direct himself).
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- Hamlet (1996) At 4 hours long, this is one of the only adaptations that uses the full text of Shakespeare’s play. It even dramatizes more scenes that aren’t shown in the play, so some viewers may find it excessive.
- Hamlet (1948) Laurence Olivier, the acclaimed Shakespearean stage and screen actor, starred in and directed this Oscar-winning adaptation. The prologue is moved from later in the play.
- Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Tom Stoppard directed the 1990 movie of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, his own absurdist play from 1966.
- Ophelia. This 2018 movie was directed by Claire McCarth, stars Daisy Ridley in the title role, and has a haunting soundtrack by Steven Price. It was based on the 2008 novel Ophelia by Lisa M. Klein.
Oct 15, 2015 · Watch the National Theatre Live production of Hamlet, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the revenge-seeking prince, with Ciarán Hinds as Claudius and Sian Brooke as Ophelia. See the trailer, cast, reviews, trivia and more on IMDb.
Hamlet ( Russian: Гамлет, romanized : Gamlet) is a 1964 film adaptation in Russian, based on a translation by Boris Pasternak and directed by Grigori Kozintsev, with a score by Dmitri Shostakovich.
