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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead (2010): Ratings & Box Office

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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead is a 2010 comedy directed by Jordan Galland. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $71,007 worldwide. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Rotten Tomatoes
40%
worldwide gross
$71K
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Jordan Galland
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead About?

The premise of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A struggling director named Julian achieves unexpected success with a strange Hamlet adaptation penned by the mysterious Theo, a centuries-old vampire. Theo is driven by a long-standing feud concerning Shakespeare's Ophelia. The production is filled with eccentric personalities, including a clueless detective, and features a brief appearance by Sean Lennon. As Julian grapples with a complicated love life, he finds himself entangled in the secrets of Theo’s undead existence and the origins of their unusual connection to Shakespeare.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • vampire
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead

Directed by Jordan Galland.

From the director

More from Jordan Galland

More films directed by Jordan Galland, best-rated first: Ava's Possessions, Alter Egos and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead.

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Ratings

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead 40% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Plot

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead Plot Summary

What happens in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead 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

Unemployed and charming, Julian Marsh finds himself at a crossroads when his doctor father pressures him into directing an off-Broadway production titled Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead. This unconventional adaptation of Hamlet is crafted by a mysterious and pale Romanian named Theo Horace, who harbors a dark secret—he is a vampire who has recently taken a life. Oblivious to the peril that surrounds Theo’s play, Julian casts his lifelong friend Vince as Hamlet, hoping to use his new role to rekindle feelings with his ex-girlfriend Anna, an aspiring actress.

Full summary

The whole story of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead, scene by scene

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Box office

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead Box Office

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead grossed $71,007 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$71K

US & Canada
$71K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead?

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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What is the name of the off-Broadway production that Julian Marsh is pressured into directing?

Cars

Cars in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead

5 cars on screen, including the 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.

All 5 cars
  • 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role
  • 2005 Chevrolet Equinox in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Background role
  • 2000 Chevrolet Suburban in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead 2000 Chevrolet Suburban Background role
  • 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Background role

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FAQ

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead?

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead released?

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead was released on June 4, 2010.

Who directed Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead?

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead was directed by Jordan Galland.

More films by Jordan Galland

How much did Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead make at the box office?

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead grossed $71,007 worldwide.

How is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead rated?

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead has 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42% on TMDB.

Does Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead have a post-credit scene?

No. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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