Hamlet 2 (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Hamlet 2 is a 2008 comedy directed by Andrew Fleming, starring Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener and Elisabeth Shue. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $4.9 million worldwide on a $9 million budget. Critics gave it 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Andrew Fleming
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $9M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hamlet 2 About?
The premise of Hamlet 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A struggling actor and teacher, Dana Marschz, stages a musical sequel to Shakespeare’s Hamlet at his Tucson high school. When the production ignites controversy, Dana remains steadfast, driven by his artistic vision and a belief in the power of self-expression. He faces opposition and escalating consequences as he pursues his ambitious project, determined to share his unique creation with the world.
Hamlet 2 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- musical theater
- love triangle
- tucson arizona
- cell phone
- amateur theater
- theater
- principal
- satire
- satirical
- hit with a trashcan
- kicking a trashcan
- male police officer
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- garbage can
- police officer
- crush on teacher
- teacher
- crush
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- boarder
- american civil liberties union
- failed actor
- teenager
- drama class
- recovering alcoholic
- budget cut
- jesus christ character
- info commercial
- high school drama teacher
- character says 'pardon my french'
- gay men's chorus
- student
- sequel
- gang banger
- time machine
- shakespeare's hamlet
- high school drama
- actor
- alcoholic
- high school
- gym
- manitoba
- trophy
- display case
- shakespeare play
- numbered sequel
- insurance card
- pounding head on floor
- kabuki
- cage
Where to Watch Hamlet 2
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Hamlet 2 Cast
Steve Coogan leads the cast, with Catherine Keener and Elisabeth Shue. Directed by Andrew Fleming.
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Director Andrew Fleming
Hamlet 2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hamlet 2 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 62% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 56%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 59% User score
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Hamlet 2 Plot Summary
What happens in Hamlet 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dana Marschz, played by Steve Coogan, is navigating the challenging waters of a creative career. Once celebrated for his acting in infomercials, he now finds himself teaching drama at a High School in Tucson while also striving to write and produce stage adaptations of beloved films—each of which has been met with disappointment, even from the local High School drama critic. As he and his wife, Brie, attempt to start a family, they also welcome a border named Gary to help with expenses.
Full summary
The whole story of Hamlet 2, scene by scene
Hamlet 2 Box Office & Budget
Hamlet 2 grossed $4.9 million worldwide on a $9 million budget, 55% of what it cost. $4.9 million came from the US and Canada and $39,072 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.9M
55% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $4.9M
- International
- $39.1K
- Budget
- $9M
Hamlet 2 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hamlet 2.
How Well Do You Know Hamlet 2?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Dana Marschz?
Cars in Hamlet 2
36 cars on screen, including the 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1992 Ford F-Series.
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1997 Toyota Camry Minor role
Hamlet 2 Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Perdendo a Noção” and “Hamlet na kvadrát”.
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- Perdendo a Noção
- Hamlet na kvadrát
- המלט 2
- Хамлет 2
- 续写哈姆雷特
- Гамлет 2
- 햄릿 2
- 哈姆雷特2
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Movies Like Hamlet 2
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including One Hamlet Less, Hamlet Goes Business and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead.
Hamlet 2 FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hamlet 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hamlet 2?
Hamlet 2 runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Hamlet 2 released?
Hamlet 2 was released on August 22, 2008.
Who directed Hamlet 2?
Hamlet 2 was directed by Andrew Fleming.
More films by Andrew Fleming Who is in the cast of Hamlet 2?
Hamlet 2 stars Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener and Elisabeth Shue.
Where can I watch Hamlet 2?
In the US, Hamlet 2 is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Hamlet 2 make at the box office?
Hamlet 2 grossed $4.9 million worldwide ($4.9 million domestic, $39,072 international) on a budget of $9 million.
How is Hamlet 2 rated?
Hamlet 2 has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Hamlet 2 have a post-credit scene?
No. Hamlet 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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