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Hamlet (1996)
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie
7.7
95%Runtime242 min
RatingPG
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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Kenneth Branagh's 1996 adaptation of Hamlet is widely acclaimed by critics, earning a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film received positive reviews for its ambitious 4-hour runtime, visually stunning production values, and Branagh's powerful performance as the titular prince. Audiences also responded well, giving the film a 7.7/10 rating on IMDb.
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Hamlet is a 1996 epic historical drama film written and directed by Kenneth Branagh, adapting William Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. It stars Branagh in the title role, along with Derek Jacobi as King Claudius, Julie Christie as Queen Gertrude, Kate Winslet as Ophelia, Michael Maloney as Laertes, Richard Briers as Polonius, and Nicholas Farrell as Horatio. Other cast members include Robin Williams, Gérard Depardieu, Jack Lemmon, Billy Crystal, Rufus Sewell, Charlton Heston, Richard Attenborough, Judi Dench, John Gielgud and Ken Dodd.
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