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Release Year2026
Runtime2h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorRobert Hastie, Christine Lalla
WritersRobert Hastie, Christine Lalla
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsNational Theatre Live: Hamlet
About National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Are you watching closely? Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question—you know the one. Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky's Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
Directed by Robert Hastie, Christine Lalla, National Theatre Live: Hamlet leans on a strong ensemble — Hiran Abeysekera, Alistair Petrie, Geoffrey Streatfeild — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2026.
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