Hamlet is a 1996 film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, adapted and directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars as Prince Hamlet. The film also features Derek Jacobi as King Claudius, Julie Christie as Queen Gertrude, Kate Winslet as Ophelia, Michael Maloney as Laertes, Richard Briers as Polonius, and Nicholas Farrell as Horatio. Other cast members include Robin Williams, Gérard Depardieu, Jack Lemmon, Billy Crystal, Rufus Sewell, Charlton Heston, Richard Attenborough, Judi Dench, John Gielgud, and Ken Dodd.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh

Screenplay by Kenneth Branagh

Based on Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

Produced by David Barron

Starring

Kenneth Branagh

Julie Christie

Billy Crystal

Gérard Depardieu

Charlton Heston

Derek Jacobi

Jack Lemmon

Rufus Sewell

Robin Williams

Kate Winslet