Hamlet (1996)
Kernel Score: 81% · 507 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 1996-12-25
Runtime: 242 minutes
Where to watch Hamlet
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Hamlet parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 Shakespeare adaptation involves murder, madness, and looming war.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes murder and references to impending war within the classic tragedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Kenneth Branagh as Prince Hamlet
- Derek Jacobi as King Claudius
- Kate Winslet as Ophelia
- Julie Christie as Gertrude
- Richard Briers as Polonius
- Nicholas Farrell as Horatio
- Rufus Sewell as Fortinbras
- Reece Dinsdale as Guildenstern
- Timothy Spall as Rosencrantz
- Michael Maloney as Laertes
Hamlet FAQ
Is Hamlet good?
Hamlet has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 507 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hamlet?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Hamlet OK for kids?
Hamlet is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 Shakespeare adaptation involves murder, madness, and looming war.
What movies are like Hamlet?
If you liked Hamlet, try Othello, Hamlet, The First Beautiful Thing and The Glass Castle.