RSC Live: Hamlet
"To be, or not to be, that is the question..."
Originally released in 2016. RSC Live: Hamlet is a drama film. directed by Simon Godwin. With a runtime of 3h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Paapa Essiedu, Tanya Moodie, and Clarence Smith
Synopsis
Hamlet has the world at his feet. Young, wealthy and living a hedonistic life studying abroad. Then word reaches him that his father is dead. Returning home he finds his world is utterly changed, his certainties smashed and his home a foreign land. Struggling to understand his place in a new world order he faces a stark choice. Submit, or rage against the injustice of his new reality. Simon Godwin directs Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet in Shakespeare's searing tragedy. As relevant today as when it was written, Hamlet confronts each of us with the mirror of our own mortality in an imperfect world. Hamlet played in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until throughout summer 2016.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
3h 0m
180 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Royal Shakespeare Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RSC Live: Hamlet about?
Hamlet has the world at his feet. Young, wealthy and living a hedonistic life studying abroad. Then word reaches him that his father is dead. Returning home he finds his world is utterly changed, h...
Who directed RSC Live: Hamlet?
RSC Live: Hamlet was directed by Simon Godwin.
How long is RSC Live: Hamlet?
RSC Live: Hamlet has a runtime of 3 hours and 0 minutes (180 minutes total).
When was RSC Live: Hamlet released?
RSC Live: Hamlet was released on June 10, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in RSC Live: Hamlet?
The main cast of RSC Live: Hamlet includes Paapa Essiedu, Tanya Moodie, Clarence Smith, Ewart James Walters, Cyril Nri.