National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2010): Cast & Box Office
National Theatre Live: Hamlet is a 2010 drama directed by Nicholas Hytner and Robin Lough, starring Rory Kinnear as Hamlet, Clare Higgins and Patrick Malahide. It runs 3 hours 30 minutes and earned $4.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 30m (210 min)
- Directors
- Nicholas Hytner and Robin Lough
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- National Theatre
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is National Theatre Live: Hamlet About?
The premise of National Theatre Live: Hamlet without spoilers.
A 2010 broadcast of Shakespeare’s Hamlet returns to cinemas for the National Theatre’s 50th‑anniversary celebrations. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the production stars Rory Kinnear as the brooding prince, with Clare Higgins as Gertrude, Patrick Malahide as Claudius, David Calder as Polonius, James Laurenson as the Ghost/Player‑King and Ruth Negga as Ophelia. The dynamic staging highlights the play’s enduring exploration of the human condition.
National Theatre Live: Hamlet Cast & Characters
Rory Kinnear leads the cast as Hamlet, with Clare Higgins as Gertrude and Patrick Malahide as Claudius. Directed by Nicholas Hytner and Robin Lough; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Nicholas Hytner - Co-director Robin Lough
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Rory Kinnear as Hamlet - Clare Higgins as Gertrude
- Patrick Malahide as Claudius
- David Calder as Polonius
Also Starring in National Theatre Live: Hamlet
· 19 more- James Laurenson Ghost / Player King
- Ruth Negga Ophelia
- Alex Lanipekun Laertes
- Nick Sampson Osric
- Prasanna Puwanarajah Guildenstern
- Matthew Barker Francisco
- Giles Terera Horatio
- Ferdinand Kingsley Rosencrantz
- Jake Fairbrother Fortinbras
- Leo Staar Priest
- Victor Power Reynaldo
- Richie Hart Musician
- Michael Sheldon Lucianus / English Ambassador
- Marcus Cunningham Marcellus
- James Pearse Voltemand
- Michael Peavoy Barnardo
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- Saskia Portway Player Queen
- Zara Tempest-Walters Messenger
- Ellie Turner Cornelia
More from Nicholas Hytner and Robin Lough
More films directed by Nicholas Hytner and Robin Lough, best-rated first: The Madness of King George, The History Boys, The Choral and The Lady in the Van.
National Theatre Live: Hamlet Box Office
National Theatre Live: Hamlet grossed $4.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.6M
- International
- $4.6M
National Theatre Live: Hamlet Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “NT Live: Hamlet” and “Hamlet - NT Live”.
- Also known as
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- NT Live: Hamlet
- Hamlet - NT Live
- Hamlet - National Theatre Live
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of National Theatre Live: Hamlet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is National Theatre Live: Hamlet?
National Theatre Live: Hamlet runs 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes).
When was National Theatre Live: Hamlet released?
National Theatre Live: Hamlet was released on December 9, 2010.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Hamlet?
National Theatre Live: Hamlet was directed by Nicholas Hytner and Robin Lough.
More films by Nicholas Hytner Who is in the cast of National Theatre Live: Hamlet?
National Theatre Live: Hamlet stars Rory Kinnear as Hamlet, Clare Higgins as Gertrude and Patrick Malahide as Claudius, among 23 credited actors.
How much did National Theatre Live: Hamlet make at the box office?
National Theatre Live: Hamlet grossed $4.6 million worldwide.
Does National Theatre Live: Hamlet have a post-credit scene?
No. National Theatre Live: Hamlet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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