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Movie Info

Release Date: December 10, 1948
Runtime: 153 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $750,000
Revenue: $0
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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96%
Tomatometer
82
82/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
286 votes
7.5/10
IMDb
19,855 votes
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Hamlet

1948

"Revenge brews where loyalty and madness collide."

Also known as: 🇮🇹 IT: Amleto? 🇯🇵 JA: ハムレット? 🇨🇳 ZH: 哈姆雷特? 🇷🇺 RU: Гамлет? 🇬🇷 EL: Άμλετ? All international titles (7) →
Drama 153 min 7.5/10

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
2 Nominations
3 Total
Oscars
1 2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1949 Oscars Best Actor Laurence Olivier Winner
1949 Oscars Best Director Laurence Olivier Nominated
1949 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Jean Simmons Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1949 Oscars Best Actor Laurence Olivier
Year Festival Category Winner
1949 Oscars Best Director Laurence Olivier
1949 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Jean Simmons

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $750,000
Revenue: $0
Profit -$-750,000
ROI -100%

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Keywords

#based on play or musical 97 #father murder 5 #fratricide 3

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Hamlet

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  • Olivier's portrayal of Hamlet was inspired by his own experiences with grief and loss, which influenced his interpretation of the character's emotional depth.

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  • In one scene, a piece of set decoration meant to resemble a skull was accidentally dropped, leading to an unplanned reaction from Olivier that was ultimately included in the final cut.

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  • The film is noted for its use of chiaroscuro lighting, a technique that emphasizes contrast between light and shadow, reflecting the themes of duality and conflict in the play.

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  • The ghost of King Hamlet was portrayed using a combination of practical effects and lighting techniques to create an ethereal presence, enhancing the supernatural elements of the story.

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  • Olivier's Hamlet has influenced numerous adaptations of Shakespeare's work, including later film interpretations and stage performances that draw on his unique approach to the character.

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  • Laurence Olivier not only starred in the film but also took on the role of director, marking his directorial debut in a feature film.

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