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Hamlet

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Hamlet returns home after a long absence when his father, a powerful Indian businessman at the heart of London's nouveau riche, dies suddenly. Hamlet soon starts to see visions of his dead father, who claims his brother Claudius murdered him -- and urges Hamlet to take revenge.

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Tim Grierson Screen International Playing the title character as a fragile man dangerously unravelling, Ahmed brings considerable passion to indelible lines -- but the real force comes from the emotional authenticity he lends one of drama’s most formidable and familiar roles. Sep 5, 2025 Full Review Peter Debruge Variety It’s a bit like watching a zombie movie where you can’t help but wonder if the characters have ever seen a zombie movie before, or whether they live in a world where it’s an altogether new concept. Aug 31, 2025 Full Review Christian Zilko IndieWire “To be or not to be” is the question that every filmmaker considering a new take on Hamlet should seriously ask themselves before they embark on a project, but this one makes it clear that the genre is alive and well for the moment. Rated: B- Aug 31, 2025 Full Review Karl Delossantos Smash Cut Reviews Shakespeare's rich, lyrical language delivered by a majority South Asian cast already breathes fresh energy into this modern retelling of “Hamlet”, giving it a mesmerizing, electric charge. Rated: 3/5 Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Joonatan Itkonen Toisto.net Shakespeare's works are timeless, each adaptation proves that to be the case. The best compliment I can give Karia's version is that, in his hands, it reveals Shakespeare to transcend any expected boundaries of culture as well. Rated: 3/5 Sep 5, 2025 Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Awards Buzz The story moves to the present day, creating a fascinating and highly influential backdrop for a classic tale of treachery, misery, and devastation. Rated: 8/10 Sep 5, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Aneil Karia

Director

Riz Ahmed

Actor

Morfydd Clark

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Joe Alwyn

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Timothy Spall

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Art Malik

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Movie Info

Synopsis Hamlet returns home after a long absence when his father, a powerful Indian businessman at the heart of London's nouveau riche, dies suddenly. Hamlet soon starts to see visions of his dead father, who claims his brother Claudius murdered him -- and urges Hamlet to take revenge.
Director
Aneil Karia
Producer
James Wilson, Riz Ahmed, Michael Lesslie, Allie Moore, Tommy Oliver
Screenwriter
Michael Lesslie
Production Co
Left Handed Films, Storyteller Productions, JW Films, Confluential Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 54m