National Theatre Live: HamletMovie
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Are you watching closely? Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question—you know the one. Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky's Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
About National Theatre Live: Hamlet
National Theatre Live: Hamlet is a 2026 drama movie directed by Robert Hastie, Christine Lalla.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 40m, production credits from United Kingdom, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Hiran Abeysekera, Alistair Petrie, Geoffrey Streatfeild, Ayesha Dharker. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
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