Hamlet (2009): Cast & Box Office
Hamlet is a 2009 drama directed by Gregory Doran, starring David Tennant as Hamlet, Patrick Stewart and John Woodvine. It is based on Hamlet by William Shakespeare and T. J. B. Spencer. It runs 3 hours 3 minutes and earned $20.7 million worldwide on a $9 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $20.7M
- budget
- $9M
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 3m (183 min)
- Director
- Gregory Doran
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- NHK Enterprises
- Budget
- $9M
- 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.
David Tennant leads the Royal Shakespeare Company’s acclaimed, award‑winning staging of Shakespeare’s tragedy, filmed for the screen. Directed by Gregory Doran, the modern‑dress production moves swiftly, balancing thrilling drama with moments of sharp wit, earning critics’ praise for its fresh, energetic take on the classic.
Hamlet Cast & Characters
David Tennant leads the cast as Hamlet, with Patrick Stewart as Claudius / Ghost and John Woodvine as Player King. Directed by Gregory Doran; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gregory Doran
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David Tennant as Hamlet -
Patrick Stewart as Claudius / Ghost -
John Woodvine as Player King -
Oliver Ford Davies as Polonius
Also Starring in Hamlet
· 13 more- Ryan Gage Osric / Player Queen
- Penny Downie Gertrude
- David Ajala Reynaldo / Dumbshow Poisoner
- Edward Bennett Laertes
- Mark Hadfield Gravedigger
- Mariah Gale Ophelia
- Peter de Jersey Horatio
- Roderick Smith Voltemand
- Sam Alexander Rosencrantz / Second Gravedigger
- Jim Hooper Dumbshow Queen / Priest
- Tom Davey Guildenstern
- Samuel Dutton Dumbshow King
- André Tchaikowsky Skull
More from Gregory Doran
More films directed by Gregory Doran: RSC Live: Richard III, RSC Live: Measure for Measure, RSC Live: Troilus and Cressida and RSC Live: The Tempest.
Hamlet Box Office & Budget
Hamlet grossed $20.7 million worldwide on a $9 million budget, 2.3 times what it cost. $20.7 million came from the US and Canada and $39,072 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$20.7M
2.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $20.7M
- International
- $39.1K
- Budget
- $9M
Hamlet Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hamlet.
Cars in Hamlet
36 cars on screen, including the 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1992 Ford F-Series.
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1964 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role -
1992 Ford F-Series Minor role -
1997 GMC Yukon Minor role -
1997 Toyota Camry Minor role
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Hamlet FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Hamlet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet runs 3 hours 3 minutes (183 minutes).
When was Hamlet released?
Hamlet was released on December 26, 2009.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Gregory Doran.
More films by Gregory Doran Who is in the cast of Hamlet?
Hamlet stars David Tennant as Hamlet, Patrick Stewart as Claudius / Ghost and John Woodvine as Player King, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Hamlet make at the box office?
Hamlet grossed $20.7 million worldwide ($20.7 million domestic, $39,072 international) on a budget of $9 million.
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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