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Hamlet

6.219803h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

Hamlet comes home from university to find his uncle married to his mother, and his father's ghost haunting the battlements and scaring the watch. Then his father's ghost directs him to seek revenge.

DirectorRodney Bennett
WriterWilliam Shakespeare
ProducerCedric Messina

Where to watch

Britbox Apple TV channelBritbox Apple TV channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Rodney Bennett

DJDerek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Hamlet
CBClaire Bloom
Claire Bloom
Gertrude
PSPatrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart
Claudius
EPEric Porter
Eric Porter
Polonius
LWLalla Ward
Lalla Ward
Ophelia
DRDavid Robb
David Robb
Laertes
RSRobert Swann
Robert Swann
Horatio
PA
Patrick Allen
Ghost of Hamlet's Father
EJEmrys James
Emrys James
Player King
JK
Jason Kemp
Player Queen
GBGeoffrey Beevers
Geoffrey Beevers
Third Player / Lucianus
BH
Bill Homewood
Player King in the mime

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Hamlet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hamlet?

Hamlet is streaming on Britbox in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hamlet on Netflix?

No, Hamlet is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is Hamlet on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Hamlet for free?

Hamlet is available on Britbox in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.