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Hamlet

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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

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Cast · Directed by Laurence Olivier

LOLaurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost
BSBasil Sydney
Basil Sydney
Claudius - The King
EHEileen Herlie
Eileen Herlie
Gertrude - The Queen
NWNorman Wooland
Norman Wooland
Horatio - His Friend
FAFelix Aylmer
Felix Aylmer
Polonius - Lord Chamberlain
JSJean Simmons
Jean Simmons
Ophelia
TMTerence Morgan
Terence Morgan
Laertes
PCPeter Cushing
Peter Cushing
Osric
SHStanley Holloway
Stanley Holloway
Gravedigger
RTRussell Thorndike
Russell Thorndike
Priest
JLJohn Laurie
John Laurie
Francisco
EKEsmond Knight
Esmond Knight
Bernardo

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Hamlet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hamlet?

Hamlet isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom as of October 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 United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Hamlet for free?

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