National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2015)
As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father's death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.
Top Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch
Hamlet
Ciarán Hinds
Claudius
Anastasia Hille
Gertrude
Sian Brooke
Ophelia
Jim Norton
Polonius
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Laertes
Leo Bill
Horatio
Matthew Steer
Rosencrantz
Rudi Dharmalingam
Guildenstern
Sergo Vares
Fortinbras
Barry Aird
Danish Soldier / Norwegian Soldier
Eddie Arnold
Captain / Servant
Ruairi Conaghan
Player King
Colin Haigh
Priest / Messenger
Paul Ham
Fencing Official
Diveen Henry
Player Queen / Messenger
FAQ about National Theatre Live: Hamlet
What is National Theatre Live: Hamlet about?
As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father's death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.
When was National Theatre Live: Hamlet released?
National Theatre Live: Hamlet was released in 2015.
What genres does National Theatre Live: Hamlet belong to?
National Theatre Live: Hamlet is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Hamlet?
The cast of National Theatre Live: Hamlet includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciarán Hinds, Anastasia Hille, Sian Brooke, Jim Norton.