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Hamlet

7.419482h 33mNRMovieDrama

Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the…

DirectorLaurence Olivier

WriterLaurence Olivier

ProducerLaurence Olivier

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost

Basil Sydney

Claudius - The King

Eileen Herlie

Gertrude - The Queen

Norman Wooland

Horatio - His Friend

Felix Aylmer

Polonius - Lord Chamberlain

Jean Simmons

Terence Morgan

Peter Cushing

Stanley Holloway

Stanley Holloway

Russell Thorndike

Russell Thorndike

John Laurie

Esmond Knight

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Hamlet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hamlet?

Hamlet is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hamlet on Netflix?

No, Hamlet is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Hamlet on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hamlet isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Hamlet for free?

Hamlet is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada.