Now, before we get into the core information of how you can watch 'Hamlet' right now, here are some specifics about the Icon Productions, Nelson Entertainment, Sovereign Pictures, Canal+, Carolco Pictures drama flick. Hamlet starring Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield has a PG rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 10 min. The release date of the movie is January 18th, 1991. The movie received a user score of 66/100 on TMDb, which was calculated from reviews from 421 registered users.
Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge."
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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Hamlet' on each platform when they are available. 'Hamlet' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango At Home, Plex, Tubi TV, Peacock Premium, Prime Video with Ads, Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Peacock Premium Plus, Hoopla, Plex Channel, and Pluto TV in the US.
'Hamlet' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on January 18th, 1991
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
February 24th, 2004
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