Hamlet (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hamlet is a 1991 romantic drama directed by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Glenn Close and Mel Gibson. It is based on Hamlet by William Shakespeare and T. J. B. Spencer. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $20.7 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1992. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hamlet About?
The premise of Hamlet without spoilers, adapted from Hamlet by William Shakespeare and T. J. B. Spencer. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following his father's sudden death, Prince Hamlet is deeply disturbed by his mother's swift marriage to his uncle, the new king. A ghostly revelation about his father’s murder sends Hamlet on a path of vengeance, forcing him to confront a web of political maneuvering and moral corruption within the royal court. Torn between grief, duty, and the complexities of human nature, he grapples with questions of loyalty, betrayal, and the search for truth.
Hamlet Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gertrude character
- ophelia character
- horatio character
- polonius character
- claudius character
- male protagonist
- character name as title
- hamlet character
- kingdom of denmark
- father son conflict
- co written by director
- elsinore
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- reference to hercules
- helsingoer denmark
- cigarette smoking
- flatulence
- bearded man
- father
- live action
- sex scene
- poisoned drink
- period drama
- tragedy drama
- king
- ghost
- prince
- revenge
- tragedy
- son mourns father
- brother mourns sister
- medieval times
- insanity
- death of protagonist
- tragic hero
- tough guy
- sword fight
- slapped in the face
- killing wrong person
- paranoia
- family betrayal
- incestuous desire
- oedipal complex
- resentment toward uncle
- resentment toward stepfather
- resentment toward mother
- incestuous kiss
- fratricide
- suspicion of another's madness
- pressure from son
- pressure from father
Hamlet Cast
Glenn Close leads the cast, with Mel Gibson. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
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Director Franco Zeffirelli
More from Franco Zeffirelli
More films directed by Franco Zeffirelli, best-rated first: Romeo and Juliet, Tea with Mussolini, Callas Forever and Endless Love.
Hamlet Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hamlet 53 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 66% 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 recovering alcoholic who has grappled with his identity as a once-aspiring actor, now turned high school drama teacher in the sunny setting of Tucson, Arizona. Rather than realizing his dream within the sparkly lights of Hollywood, he finds himself navigating the tumultuous waters of high school education, grappling with a mere two enthusiastic students, Rand Posin and Epiphany Sellars, as they attempt to bring the world of theater to life. His attempts to inspire passion through school productions are met with indifference, producing mediocre adaptations of popular films, with his latest venture being a rather lackluster rendition of Erin Brockovich.
Full summary
The whole story of Hamlet, scene by scene
Hamlet Box Office
Hamlet grossed $20.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$20.7M
- US & Canada
- $20.7M
Hamlet Awards & Nominations
Hamlet earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1992.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1992 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Alan Bates
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 occupation does Dana Marschz hold?
Hamlet Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Hamlet (El honor de la venganza)” and “Гамлет”.
- Also known as
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- Hamlet (El honor de la venganza)
- Гамлет
- Amleto
- Hamlet, el honor de la venganza
- המלט
- 햄릿
- Хамлет
- ハムレット
- 哈姆雷特, ჰამლეტი
- Hamlet, l’honor de la venjança
- แฮมเล็ต พลิกอำนาจเลือดคนทรราช
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Hamlet FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Hamlet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Hamlet released?
Hamlet was released on January 18, 1991.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
More films by Franco Zeffirelli Who is in the cast of Hamlet?
Hamlet stars Glenn Close and Mel Gibson.
How much did Hamlet make at the box office?
Hamlet grossed $20.7 million worldwide.
How is Hamlet rated?
Hamlet has 53 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Is Hamlet based on a book?
Yes. Hamlet is adapted from Hamlet by William Shakespeare and T. J. B. Spencer.
Was Hamlet nominated for any awards?
Hamlet received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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