Movie
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
“‘The play’s the thing’”
6.5/10
2026
3h 0m
en
Drama
Overview
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question–you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
Director
Robert Hastie
Movie Information
Release Date
January 22, 2026
Runtime
3h 0m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
2
Production
