Movie

Hamlet

“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.”

★ 7.3(512)19964h 2m

Hamlet is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

Where to watch Hamlet

🇳🇿 New Zealand

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Good to know

Director: Kenneth Branagh
Release date: 1996-12-25
Runtime: 4h 2m
Language: English
Box office: $4,700,000
Budget: $18,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Castle Rock Entertainment

Hamlet — trailer

About Hamlet

Hamlet is a 1996 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi and Kate Winslet. It has a runtime of 4 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 512 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hamlet in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.

Cast

Kenneth Branagh

Prince Hamlet

Derek Jacobi

King Claudius

Kate Winslet

Ophelia

Julie Christie

Gertrude

Richard Briers

Polonius

Nicholas Farrell

Horatio

Rufus Sewell

Fortinbras

Reece Dinsdale

Guildenstern

Timothy Spall

Rosencrantz

Michael Maloney

Laertes

Robin Williams

Osric

Gérard Depardieu

Reynaldo

Themes & keywords

motherdenmarkloss of loved oneprincebased on play or musicalmadnessaggressivecomplexantagonistic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hamlet in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Hamlet is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Hamlet on Netflix?+

Hamlet is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Hamlet?+

Hamlet has a runtime of 4 hours 2 minutes (242 minutes).

Who stars in Hamlet?+

Hamlet stars Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie and Richard Briers.

When did Hamlet come out?+

Hamlet is a 1996 movie directed by Kenneth Branagh.

What genre is Hamlet?+

Hamlet is Drama film.

Who directed Hamlet?+

Hamlet was directed by Kenneth Branagh.