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Hamlet

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Tony Richardson's Hamlet is based on his own stage production. Filmed entirely within the Roundhouse in London (a disused train shed), it is shot almost entirely in close up, focusing the attention on faces and language rather than action.

DirectorTony Richardson
WriterTony Richardson
ProducersNeil Hartley·Leslie Linder

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tony Richardson

NWNicol Williamson
Nicol Williamson
Hamlet / King Hamlet
AHAnthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Claudius
JPJudy Parfitt
Judy Parfitt
Gertrude
MFMarianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull
Ophelia
MDMark Dignam
Mark Dignam
Polonius
GJGordon Jackson
Gordon Jackson
Horatio
BA
Ben Aris
Rosencrantz
CG
Clive Graham
Guildenstern
RLRoger Livesey
Roger Livesey
First Player / Gravedigger
MEMichael Elphick
Michael Elphick
Captain
RPRoger Lloyd Pack
Roger Lloyd Pack
Reynaldo
MPMichael Pennington
Michael Pennington
Laertes

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Hamlet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hamlet?

Hamlet isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Hamlet on Netflix?

No, Hamlet is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Hamlet on Amazon Prime Video?

Hamlet isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Hamlet for free?

Hamlet isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.