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Here are some helpful extras before you press play about the National Theatre drama flick. National Theatre Live: Hamlet starring Hiran Abeysekera, Phil Cheadle, Ayesha Dharker, Tom Glenister has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 3 hr. The release date of the movie is January 22nd, 2026.
Curious about the story behind it? Here's the plot: "Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question–you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining."
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