Hamlet is 4 h 2 min long (242 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 12:02 am; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Hamlet rated?

Hamlet is rated PG-13 in the US.

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Hamlet (1996) runs 4 h 2 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.3 from 537 TMDB members. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.

Runtime: 4 h 2 min — ends 12:02 am if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: December 25, 1996
TMDB rating: 7.3 / 10 from 537 votes
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 4 h 2 min, plan the evening: start by 6:58 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Hamlet?: Hamlet is 4 h 2 min long (242 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 12:02 am; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Hamlet rated?: Hamlet is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Hamlet a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 4 h 2 min, plan the evening: start by 6:58 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream Hamlet?: In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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