RSC Live: Hamlet (2016): Cast & Where to Watch
RSC Live: Hamlet is a 2016 drama directed by Simon Godwin, starring Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet, Cyril Nri and Tanya Moodie. It runs 3 hours. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h (180 min)
- Director
- Simon Godwin
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is RSC Live: Hamlet About?
The premise of RSC Live: Hamlet without spoilers.
Hamlet, a young man enjoying a life of privilege while studying abroad, returns home after receiving news of his father's death. He finds his world irrevocably altered, his certainties shattered, and his home unfamiliar. Grappling with his place in this new reality, he must choose between acceptance and rebellion. Simon Godwin directs Paapa Essiedu in this powerful and timely production of Shakespeare’s tragedy, originally performed at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Where to Watch RSC Live: Hamlet
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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RSC Live: Hamlet Cast & Characters
Paapa Essiedu leads the cast as Hamlet, with Cyril Nri as Polonius and Tanya Moodie as Gertrude. Directed by Simon Godwin; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Simon Godwin
- Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet
- Cyril Nri as Polonius
- Tanya Moodie as Gertrude
- Natalie Simpson as Ophelia
Also Starring in RSC Live: Hamlet
· 14 more- Hiran Abeysekera Horatio
- Clarence Smith Claudius
- James Cooney Rosencrantz
- Marcus Griffiths Laertes
- Doreene Blackstock Player Queen
- Theo Ogundipe Marcellus / Fortinbras
- Ewart James Walters Ghost / Gravedigger
- Bethan Cullinane Guildenstern
- Eke Chukwu Voltemand
- Kevin Golding Barnardo / Player King
- Romayne Andrews Osric
- Marième Diouf Cornelia
- Byron Mondahl Professor of Wittenberg / English Ambassador
- Temi Wilkey Francisca / Gravedigger's Assistant
RSC Live: Hamlet Trailers & Videos
The trailer of RSC Live: Hamlet.
RSC Live: Hamlet Also Known As
Also known as “Hamlet - RSC Live 2016”.
- Also known as
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- Hamlet - RSC Live 2016
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RSC Live: Hamlet FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of RSC Live: Hamlet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is RSC Live: Hamlet?
RSC Live: Hamlet runs 3 hours (180 minutes).
When was RSC Live: Hamlet released?
RSC Live: Hamlet was released on June 10, 2016.
Who directed RSC Live: Hamlet?
RSC Live: Hamlet was directed by Simon Godwin.
More films by Simon Godwin Who is in the cast of RSC Live: Hamlet?
RSC Live: Hamlet stars Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet, Cyril Nri as Polonius and Tanya Moodie as Gertrude, among 18 credited actors.
Where can I watch RSC Live: Hamlet?
In the US, RSC Live: Hamlet is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does RSC Live: Hamlet have a post-credit scene?
No. RSC Live: Hamlet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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