Hamlet (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hamlet is a 2000 drama thriller directed by Michael Almereyda, starring Kyle MacLachlan. It is based on Hamlet by William Shakespeare and T. J. B. Spencer. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Michael Almereyda
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- 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 the sudden death of his father, the king, Prince Hamlet grapples with grief and suspicion. His mother's swift marriage to his uncle, who assumes the throne, further unsettles him. Haunted by his father's ghost, Hamlet is urged to seek revenge, plunging the kingdom into a spiral of intrigue, betrayal, and violence as he seeks to uncover the truth and confront those responsible for the tragedy.
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
Hamlet Cast
Kyle MacLachlan stars in Hamlet. Directed by Michael Almereyda.
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Director Michael Almereyda
Hamlet Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hamlet 70 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 6.9
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Hamlet Plot Summary
What happens in Hamlet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dana Marschz, a self-proclaimed drama guru and hopeful for redemption, operates in Tucson, Arizona, a place where dreams often fade away. Despite claiming to be an inspirational figure, he struggles to engage more than just two keen students, Rand Posin and Epiphany Sellars, who find themselves enduring his lackluster school plays that embarrassingly mimic Hollywood’s biggest hits—his latest: a cringe-worthy version of Erin Brockovich. As a new school year begins, Dana’s class becomes a haven for disengaged students, including the cynical Octavio, whose presence ignites a series of creative clashes.
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 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.
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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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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”.
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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: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Hamlet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Hamlet released?
Hamlet was released on May 12, 2000.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Michael Almereyda.
More films by Michael Almereyda Who is in the cast of Hamlet?
Hamlet stars Kyle MacLachlan.
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 70 on Metacritic.
Is Hamlet based on a book?
Yes. Hamlet is adapted from Hamlet by William Shakespeare and T. J. B. Spencer.
Does Hamlet have a post-credit scene?
No. Hamlet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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