Movie

Hamlet

“The motion picture of all time ... for all time!”

★ 7.4(293)19482h 33m

Hamlet is available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store and SF Anytime in Denmark. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Hamlet

🇩🇰 Denmark

Good to know

Director: Laurence Olivier
Release date: 1948-12-10
Runtime: 2h 33m
Language: English
Budget: $750,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Two Cities Films

Hamlet — trailer

About Hamlet

Hamlet is a 1948 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Laurence Olivier, starring Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney and Eileen Herlie. It has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 293 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hamlet in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the melancholy Dane himself—as he breathes new life into the words of one of the world’s greatest dramatists.

Cast

Laurence Olivier

Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost

Basil Sydney

Claudius - The King

Eileen Herlie

Gertrude - The Queen

Norman Wooland

Horatio - His Friend

Felix Aylmer

Polonius - Lord Chamberlain

Jean Simmons

Ophelia

Terence Morgan

Laertes

Peter Cushing

Osric

Stanley Holloway

Gravedigger

Russell Thorndike

Priest

John Laurie

Francisco

Esmond Knight

Bernardo

Themes & keywords

father murderbased on play or musicalfratricide

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hamlet in Denmark?+

In Denmark, Hamlet is available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store and SF Anytime. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Hamlet on Netflix?+

Hamlet is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is Hamlet?+

Hamlet has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).

Who stars in Hamlet?+

Hamlet stars Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie, Norman Wooland and Felix Aylmer.

When did Hamlet come out?+

Hamlet is a 1948 movie directed by Laurence Olivier.

What genre is Hamlet?+

Hamlet is Drama film.

Who directed Hamlet?+

Hamlet was directed by Laurence Olivier.