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Hamlet

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Franco Zeffirelli's adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy about the young prince of Denmark who is plagued by indecision when he vows to avenge his father's murder. Filmed on location around the UK, including Stonehaven in Scotland, the film boasts an impressive ensemble cast.
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Critics Consensus

It may lack some of the depth and complexity of the play, but Mel Gibson and Franco Zeffirelli make a surprisingly successful team.

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Steve Murray Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sep 23
A rousing, Cliffs Notes version of the Shakespeare classic. Go to Full Review Michael Wilmington Los Angeles Times 11/20/2019
It's not at all a bad film. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 07/04/2008
Performances all fall in a middle range between the competent and the lackluster. Go to Full Review Otis Stuart OutWeek 05/19/2020
The new film reverberates with a genuinely Shakespearean liveliness. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/06/2012
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Starring Mel Gibson, Zeffirelli's Oscar-nominated version is colorful and mildly engaging, but lacking depth and poetry, and the two women are miscast. Go to Full Review Scott Nash Three Movie Buffs 02/19/2012
3.5/4
Alas, poor Mel Gibson! I knew him when he was on top of the world. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ben W @Username618 6d Remember quite enjoying this. See more Robert N. @Rob123456 Oct 1 I thought it was great. Gibson and cast were wonderful. Zeffirelli directed so true. I read the “no fear Shakespeare’s Hamlet “ and it was accurate. See more Bob J @RT41324437 May 21 Mel Gibson is Hamlet. There is none other. This is the best Hamlet. See more Julian S @akajulianscott 03/16/2025 Zeffirelli’s HAMLET is a dull, lifeless slog that wastes its talent. See more Sanford S @Sandy44 07/21/2023 Am amazing tour de force by Mel Gibson playing the young prince - one of the best and worth the watching! See more steve d @RT35616104 07/10/2020 There are better versions where you don't have to deal with Mel. See more Read all reviews
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Franco Zeffirelli

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Mel Gibson

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Glenn Close

Gertrude

Alan Bates

Claudius

Paul Scofield

The Ghost

Ian Holm

Polonius

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Synopsis Franco Zeffirelli's adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy about the young prince of Denmark who is plagued by indecision when he vows to avenge his father's murder. Filmed on location around the UK, including Stonehaven in Scotland, the film boasts an impressive ensemble cast.
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Producer
Dyson Lovell
Screenwriter
Christopher De Vore, Franco Zeffirelli
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Canal+, Icon Productions, Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 18, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 28, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$18.2M
Runtime
2h 15m
Sound Mix
Surround
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