Hamlet (2001): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hamlet is a 2001 drama directed by Eric Simonson. It runs 2 hours 58 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2001. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 58m (178 min)
- Director
- Eric Simonson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cowboy Booking International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hamlet About?
The premise of Hamlet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the 19th century, this adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play follows Prince Hamlet, who is devastated by the discovery that his father was murdered by his uncle, the current king, Claudius, with the involvement of Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude. Consumed by a desire for revenge, Hamlet grapples with his grief and contemplates a plan, tragically killing Polonius, the father of his beloved Ophelia, and setting in motion a series of events that culminate in a devastating and tragic conclusion.
Hamlet Themes & Keywords
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- murder
- ghost
- revenge
- shakespeare play
- shakespeare in modern dress
- new york city
- shakespeare's hamlet
- character name as title
- pixel vision
- written by director
- title co produced by female
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- based on play by same name
- psychological drama
- family drama
- bicycle rider
- tragic love
- family business
- tragic romance
- faithless spouse
- trophy wife
- murder of father
- revenge thriller
- murder of protagonist
- film student as protagonist
- suicide by drowning
- fencing duel
- company executive
- prologue and epilogue
- corporation president
- brother murders brother
- computer disc
- burial
- graveside funeral
- times square manhattan new york city
- murder by poisoning
- murder of uncle
- england
- transatlantic flight
- attempted murder
- beating
- newspaper headlines
- apathy
- afterlife
- murder suicide
- fate
- free will
- rooftop
- suicide of loved one
- news broadcast
The Director of Hamlet
Directed by Eric Simonson.
- Director Eric Simonson
More from Eric Simonson
More films directed by Eric Simonson: Studs Terkel: Listening to America and A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin.
Hamlet Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hamlet 67 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 58% User score
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Hamlet Plot Summary
What happens in Hamlet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dana Marschz is a former alcoholic and unsuccessful actor who has settled into the role of a high school drama teacher in the sunny locale of Tucson, Arizona. Despite his ambition to be an inspiring mentor, he finds himself limited to just two enthusiastic students, Rand Posin and Epiphany Sellars. His attempts at staging school plays have been met with lackluster reception, often consisting of lackadaisical adaptations of well-known Hollywood films, with his latest effort being an uninspired rendition of Erin Brockovich. The start of a new term brings a wave of reluctant students into his classroom, drafted into the arts program due to the unfortunate budget cuts that have decimated the arts electives.
Full summary
The whole story of Hamlet, scene by scene
Hamlet Box Office
Hamlet grossed $2 million worldwide. $1.6 million came from the US and Canada and $469,146 (23%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2M
- US & Canada
- $1.6M
- International
- $469.1K
Hamlet Awards & Nominations
Hamlet earned 1 award nomination, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2001.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Best Cinematography
Hamlet Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hamlet.
How Well Do You Know Hamlet?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Dana Marschz's profession?
Cars in Hamlet
9 cars on screen, including the 1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 1981 Yamaha XV 750 Virago.
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1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
1981 Yamaha XV 750 Virago Important role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1984 Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon Background role
Hamlet Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Hamlet 2000” and “Hamlet - The Denmark Corporation”.
- Also known as
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- Hamlet 2000
- Hamlet - The Denmark Corporation
- Hamlet, una historia eterna
- Гамлет
- Хамлет
- 哈姆雷特
- 햄릿 2000
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Hamlet FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hamlet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet runs 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).
When was Hamlet released?
Hamlet was released on August 17, 2001.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Eric Simonson.
More films by Eric Simonson How much did Hamlet make at the box office?
Hamlet grossed $2 million worldwide ($1.6 million domestic, $469,146 international).
How is Hamlet rated?
Hamlet has 67 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Was Hamlet nominated for any awards?
Hamlet received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Hamlet have a post-credit scene?
No. Hamlet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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