1948 · movie · NR · 2h 33m
Hamlet
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Is Hamlet on Netflix?
No. Hamlet (1948) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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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.
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How we got to 69.4
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.4/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 20 | none |
Hamlet: common questions
Is Hamlet on Netflix?
No. Hamlet (1948) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch Hamlet?
Hamlet (1948) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is Hamlet worth watching?
It scores 69.4/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Hamlet?
Hamlet runs 2h 33m (153 minutes).
What is Hamlet rated?
Hamlet is rated NR in the US.
Who is in Hamlet?
Hamlet stars Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie, Norman Wooland.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.