Where to watch Hamlet in United States
Hamlet is streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 29 May 2026.
About Hamlet
Hamlet is a 1948 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Laurence Olivier, starring Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney and Eileen Herlie. It has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 293 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hamlet in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Hamlet trailer
Overview
Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy. Olivier is at his most inspired—both as director and as the melancholy Dane himself—as he breathes new life into the words of one of the world’s greatest dramatists.
Top cast
Laurence Olivier
Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost
Basil Sydney
Claudius - The King
Eileen Herlie
Gertrude - The Queen
Norman Wooland
Horatio - His Friend
Felix Aylmer
Polonius - Lord Chamberlain
Jean Simmons
Ophelia
Terence Morgan
Laertes
Peter Cushing
Osric
Stanley Holloway
Gravedigger
Russell Thorndike
Priest
John Laurie
Francisco
Esmond Knight
Bernardo
Anthony Quayle
Marcellus
Harcourt Williams
First Player
Patrick Troughton
Player King
Tony Tarver
Player Queen
Niall MacGinnis
Sea Captain
Anthony Bushell
Bit Part (uncredited)
Patricia Davidson
Lady of the Court (uncredited)
Doreen Lawrence
Extra (uncredited)
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Hamlet in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Hamlet on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Is Hamlet on Netflix?+
Hamlet is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max.
How long is Hamlet?+
Hamlet has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
Who stars in Hamlet?+
Hamlet stars Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie, Norman Wooland and Felix Aylmer.
When did Hamlet come out?+
Hamlet is a 1948 movie directed by Laurence Olivier.
What genre is Hamlet?+
Hamlet is Drama film.
Who directed Hamlet?+
Hamlet was directed by Laurence Olivier.
User reviews
No reviews yet — be the first to review Hamlet.
