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Hamlet (1948): movie guide
Hamlet (1948) is a Drama running about 153 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 308 votes. Notable cast includes Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie, Norman Wooland. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1948-12-10
- Runtime: 153 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1948-12-10

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What is Hamlet about?
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.
Cast highlights
Hamlet features Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie, Norman Wooland, Felix Aylmer, Jean Simmons. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1948-12-10. Runtime: 153 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (308 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Hamlet on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse Hamlet, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Hamlet?
- Hamlet is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Hamlet?
- Hamlet runs about 153 minutes.
- Who stars in Hamlet?
- Cast highlights include Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie, Norman Wooland, Felix Aylmer, Jean Simmons.
- Does Cinema Box stream Hamlet?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Hamlet?
- Open the Hamlet page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








