Hamlet

Hamlet

The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli

Produced by Icon Productions, Nelson Entertainment

1990130 min6.6 / 10

A profound, darkly introspective tragedy that grapples with mortality, madness, and the moral weight of vengeance through Shakespeare's most philosophically demanding protagonist.

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Hamlet sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Is Hamlet scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does Hamlet end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Hamlet one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of films.

  • Is Hamlet violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Hamlet easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity92

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise7

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Hamlet, and what each one shares →

Like Hamlet

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hamlet

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hamlet, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hamlet, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hamlet, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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