Hamlet
Franco Zeffirelli
Hamlet is a drama e história movie released in 1990, directed by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Mel Gibson, Glenn Close e Alan Bates. It runs 2h 10min.
Official synopsis
A extraordinária adaptação do clássico conto de vingança e tragédia de Shakespeare.
Hamlet (Mel Gibson), Príncipe da Dinamarca, retorna ao seu país-natal quando seu pai, o rei, morre. Ao chegar, já encontra sua mãe (Glenn Close) casada com seu tio (Alan Bates), que se tornara rei. Mas logo o fantasma do pai de Hamlet surge e conta ao filho que seu tio e sua mãe o tinham assassinado. Hamlet passa então a ser atormentado pela decisão de vingar a morte do pai ou ter uma atitude passiva em relação ao fato.
Where to watch Hamlet
We haven't found where to watch Hamlet in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.
Availability in Brazil · updated 26/09/2026
Cast of Hamlet
12 actors
Mel Gibson
as Hamlet
Glenn Close
as Gertrude
Alan Bates
as Claudius
Paul Scofield
as The Ghost
Ian Holm
as Polonius
Helena Bonham Carter
as Ophelia
Stephen Dillane
as Horatio
Nathaniel Parker
as Laertes
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- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Cinematography
- David Watkin
- Editing
- Richard Marden
- Music
- Ennio Morricone
- Production
- Dyson Lovell
- Screenplay
- Franco Zeffirelli, Christopher De Vore
Where you've seen the cast of Hamlet
- Mel Gibson as Hamlet is also in Coração Valente (1995), Pocahontas: O Encontro de Dois Mundos (1995) and A Fuga das Galinhas (2000)
- Glenn Close as Gertrude is also in Guardiões da Galáxia (2014), Tarzan (1999) and Onde Está Segunda? (2017)
- Alan Bates as Claudius is also in Spartacus (2004)
- Paul Scofield as The Ghost is also in Quiz Show: A Verdade dos Bastidores (1994), As Bruxas de Salém (1996) and Henrique V (1989)
Frequently asked questions about Hamlet
Where to watch Hamlet?
We haven't found where to watch Hamlet in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.
Is Hamlet on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 26/09/2026, Hamlet was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet runs 2h 10min (130 minutes).
What year did Hamlet come out?
Hamlet came out in 1990.
Hamlet details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- Icon Productions, Nelson Entertainment
Awards · Oscar 1991, 1997
- ART DIRECTION · 1991 Nominee
- Costume Design · 1991 Nominee
- ART DIRECTION · 1997 Nominee
- WRITING (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) · 1997 Nominee
- MUSIC (Original Dramatic Score) · 1997 Nominee
- Costume Design · 1997 Nominee
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