A 2010 broadcast of Hamlet returns to cinemas as part of the NT's 50th anniversary celebrations. Following his celebrated performances at the National Theatre in Burnt by the Sun, The Revenger's Tragedy, Philistines and The Man of Mode, Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in a dynamic new production of Shakespeare’s complex and profound play about the human condition, directed by Nicholas Hytner. He is joined by Clare Higgins (Gertrude), Patrick Malahide (Claudius), David Calder (Polonius), James Laurenson (Ghost/Player King) and Ruth Negga (Ophelia).
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →National Theatre Live: Hamlet is a very strong film rated 7.8/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A 2010 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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Rory Kinnear
Hamlet
Matthew Barker
Francisco
David Calder
Polonius
Marcus Cunningham
Marcellus
Jake Fairbrother
Fortinbras
Richie Hart
Musician
Clare Higgins
Gertrude
Ferdinand Kingsley
Rosencrantz
Alex Lanipekun
Laertes
James Laurenson
Ghost / Player King
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