Hamlet 2

R

Released Aug 27, 2008

1 hr. 34 min.

Comedy

List

62%

146 Reviews

Tomatometer

56%

10,000+ Ratings

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Hapless high school theater teacher Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan) writes pretentious musical adaptations of Hollywood blockbusters for his indifferent students to perform. His home life is equally shambolic, with his hostile and unhappy wife (Catherine Keener) having an affair with their lodger (David Arquette). When Dana's latest brainstorm, a musical version of "Hamlet" that includes time travel and a visit from Jesus, threatens to get him fired, his students band together on his behalf.

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Critics Consensus

The script's biting premise and Steve Coogan's endearing, off-the-handle performance make Hamlet 2 an hysterical -- if slightly painful -- ride.

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Audience Member

Steve Coogan has his own type of humor and it’s very funny to me! It’s a very simple straight forward movie but the performances all work and there are many laugh out loud moments!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/15/24

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Steph Y

I thought this film was comedy genius. A theatrical delight. I don't know how some people didn't find this funny.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/23

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Steve D

Far better on paper than in practice. Not enough Shue.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/06/23

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Matoldos

best movie ever it's my favorite but it's so underrated

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/13/23

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Audience Member

Absolutely hilarious! Silly overall, but just....so funny. Irresistible. That final song number is cinema dream

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

This is one of the weirdest, wildest rides you could take. It just gets better as it goes on... and gets better with time. In fact, it's Big Lebowski level better with each watching. I LOVE this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Andrew Fleming

Director

Steve Coogan

Dana Marschz

Catherine Keener

Mrs. Marschz

David Arquette

Gary

Marshall Bell

Principal Rocker

Melonie Diaz

Yvonne

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Rated: 2/4

Nov 24, 2011

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Hank Sartin

Time Out

Rated: 2/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Ben Lyons

At the Movies

For anyone who ever took drama in High School, Coogan's character will surely ignite memories of quirky, even downright crazy teachers you may have encountered over the years.

Nov 7, 2008

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

There are hints of commentary in the film where, if we squint, we might just walk away with some social significance, but mostly, we’re just laughing at the outrageous moments of mockery toward Shakespeare’s play and religion

Rated: 3/4

Sep 5, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Dysfunction and eccentricity are the fuel for this funny experiment.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 28, 2020

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

To laugh or not to laugh - that is the question. And with Hamlet 2, there is most definitely only one answer - laugh laugh laugh!!!! Wildly inventive, irreverent and beyond entertaining...

Nov 13, 2019

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Synopsis

Hapless high school theater teacher Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan) writes pretentious musical adaptations of Hollywood blockbusters for his indifferent students to perform. His home life is equally shambolic, with his hostile and unhappy wife (Catherine Keener) having an affair with their lodger (David Arquette). When Dana's latest brainstorm, a musical version of "Hamlet" that includes time travel and a visit from Jesus, threatens to get him fired, his students band together on his behalf.

Director: Andrew Fleming
Executive Producer: Albert Berger, Michael Flynn, Ron Yerxa
Screenwriter: Andrew Fleming, Pam Brady
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Focus Features
Rating: R (Language|Brief Nudity|Sexual References|Some Drug Content)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 27, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.9M

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