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Shakespeare's most enduring tragedy is reimagined in a bold, modern adaptation set within London's elite South Asian community. When Hamlet (Riz Ahmed) returns for his father's funeral, he is stunned to discover his uncle Claudius is marrying his newly widowed mother. Visited by his father's ghost, Hamlet learns his brutal murder was at the hands of Claudius -- and spirals into a quest for vengeance that exposes the rot at the heart of the family's empire and threatens his own sanity.
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Fueled by Riz Ahmed's electrifying turn, this gritty, streamlined Hamlet boldly reimagines the classic tragedy with ferocious emotion and intent.

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Katie Walsh Tribune News Service 1d
3/4
So much of what makes Shakespeare work is the performance, especially when the audience has to work through the language. Ahmed’s electrifying turn illuminates the text, carefully honed by Lesslie. Go to Full Review Sheila O'Malley RogerEbert.com 1d
3/4
Seeing him look wildly around the room for a friend, a confidante, someone who might understand, is a relentless reminder of this material’s universality and why we will never tire of it. Go to Full Review Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle 2d
2/5
The final takeaway isn’t tragedy. It’s histrionics. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 20h
quite a brilliant adaptation. Go to Full Review Jonathan W. Hickman The Newnan Times-Herald 1d
6/10
It doesn’t so much stage the play as relocate its anxieties into a modern bloodstream. The bones remain familiar, but the shift in tone blunts the tragic force that once felt unavoidable. Go to Full Review Matt Goldberg Commentary Track (Ghost.io) 1d
3/5
While not always successful, the new version makes some fascinating choices bolstered by Riz Ahmed’s stellar lead performance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alex N 1h Beautiful cinematography and an incredible performance by Riz Ahmed! See more Lee 4h A passionate retelling that finds new ways to convey the story. See more David 8h Authentic treatment of a Shakespeare classic See more Kari 1d The main character is excellent. Some characters could have been better cast. The language at times is difficult to catch but the whole story and sentiment is not lost despite. I thought it was very moving emotionally and intricately portrayed. Well done. See more Roy J 1d It's not a modern adaptation if the dialogues are still in Elizabethan. This seemed like a student project adapting Hamlet. The shakey camerawork was distracting. Two good scenes in total. See more Remy 1d The speaking of old English in a modern day set movie takes me out of it. Even Hamnet spoke less and was more understandable set in the early modern era. See more Read all reviews
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Aneil Karia

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Riz Ahmed

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Morfydd Clark

Ophelia

Joe Alwyn

Laertes

Sheeba Chadha

Gertrude

Avijit Dutt

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Synopsis Shakespeare's most enduring tragedy is reimagined in a bold, modern adaptation set within London's elite South Asian community. When Hamlet (Riz Ahmed) returns for his father's funeral, he is stunned to discover his uncle Claudius is marrying his newly widowed mother. Visited by his father's ghost, Hamlet learns his brutal murder was at the hands of Claudius -- and spirals into a quest for vengeance that exposes the rot at the heart of the family's empire and threatens his own sanity.
Director
Aneil Karia
Producer
James Wilson, Riz Ahmed, Michael Lesslie, Allie Moore, Tommy Oliver
Screenwriter
Michael Lesslie
Distributor
Vertical
Production Co
Left Handed Films, Storyteller Productions, JW Films, Confluential Films
Rating
R (Suicide|Brief Drug Use|Some Bloody Violence|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 10, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 53m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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