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Hamlet

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Shakespeare's most enduring tragedy is reimagined in a bold, modern adaptation set within London's elite South Asian community. When Hamlet (Riz Ahmed) returns for his father's funeral, he is stunned to discover his uncle Claudius is marrying his newly widowed mother. Visited by his father's ghost, Hamlet learns his brutal murder was at the hands of Claudius -- and spirals into a quest for vengeance that exposes the rot at the heart of the family's empire and threatens his own sanity.
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Fueled by Riz Ahmed's electrifying turn, this gritty, streamlined Hamlet boldly reimagines the classic tragedy with ferocious emotion and intent.

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Jocelyn Noveck Associated Press 5d
2.5/4
Ahmed’s version seems particularly apt for the actor’s considerable talents, and is one of the more compelling moments of a pared-down, engaging if spotty rendering of the world’s most famous play. Go to Full Review Ed Potton The Times (UK) Feb 7
3/5
Ahmed is a fine, understated Hamlet, especially in the earlier scenes, where he is intriguingly contained and (literally) haunted. He is less good at the emotional implosions demanded later on, but — as always — he is never less than watchable. Go to Full Review Danny Leigh Financial Times Feb 6
4/5
Malik and Chaddha are very good; likewise Morfydd Clark as Ophelia and Timothy Spall as Polonius. But this is Ahmed’s film, his Hamlet a dervish of fury and sorrow, whirring on the brink.  Go to Full Review Barbara Goslawski ScreenAnarchy 13h
[T]here's a frenetic energy that drives the film, making it thrillingly cinematic. It's a version that more clearly embodies Hamlet's internal journey into personal hell. Go to Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy 23h
64/100
If you are a Shakespeare purist, this is not for you. However,if you can appreciate the perspective at play and allow Riz Ahmed’s stunning turn, it might be. Remember, there is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 1d
Gritty, but often clunky and underwhelming. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Shakespeare's most enduring tragedy is reimagined in a bold, modern adaptation set within London's elite South Asian community. When Hamlet (Riz Ahmed) returns for his father's funeral, he is stunned to discover his uncle Claudius is marrying his newly widowed mother. Visited by his father's ghost, Hamlet learns his brutal murder was at the hands of Claudius -- and spirals into a quest for vengeance that exposes the rot at the heart of the family's empire and threatens his own sanity.
Director
Aneil Karia
Producer
James Wilson, Riz Ahmed, Michael Lesslie, Allie Moore, Tommy Oliver
Screenwriter
Michael Lesslie
Distributor
Vertical
Production Co
Left Handed Films, Storyteller Productions, JW Films, Confluential Films
Rating
R (Suicide|Brief Drug Use|Some Bloody Violence|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 10, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 53m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1