Hamlet_
"The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy."
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Hamlet earned $20.7M worldwide on a $13.5M budget — a 53% return on investment.
Franco Zeffirelli →
Year context
Hamlet was released 36 years ago in 1990.
CAST (20)
Mel Gibson
Hamlet
Glenn Close
Gertrude
Alan Bates
Claudius
Paul Scofield
The Ghost
Ian Holm
Polonius
Helena Bonham Carter
Ophelia
Stephen Dillane
Horatio
Nathaniel Parker
Laertes
SM
Sean Murray
Guildenstern
Michael Maloney
Rosencrantz
Trevor Peacock
The Gravedigger
John McEnery
Osric
Richard Warwick
Bernardo
Christien Anholt
Marcellus
Dave Duffy
Francisco
Vernon Dobtcheff
Reynaldo
Pete Postlethwaite
Player King
Christopher Fairbank
Player Queen
SP
Sarah Phillips
The Players
NM
Ned Mendez
The Players
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$13.5M
Budget
$20.7M
Revenue
+53%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (5)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
130 min (2h 10m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (427 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$13,500,000
Box Office
$20,700,000
Profit
+$7,200,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hamlet about?
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet has a runtime of 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The cast of Hamlet includes Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield, Ian Holm.
How much did Hamlet make at the box office?
Hamlet earned $20,700,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $13,500,000.
What is the rating of Hamlet?
Hamlet has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 427 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History
KEYWORDS (8)
loss of loved one
prince
uncle
based on play or musical
revenge
murder
spirit
william shakespeare
