Synopsis
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
Scores
Overall Score
71.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
72.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
71.3%
Review Aggregate
67.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 70% of 27 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, character-driven, psychological. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizedcharacter-drivenpsychologicaldarktragicsuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Gibson | 1990 | $822,000 | $1,972,000 | (est) |
| Glenn Close | 1990 | $506,000 | $1,214,000 | (est) |
| Alan Bates | 1990 | $381,000 | $914,000 | (est) |
| Paul Scofield | 1990 | $311,000 | $747,000 | (est) |
| Ian Holm | 1990 | $266,000 | $639,000 | (est) |
| Helena Bonham Carter | 1990 | $234,000 | $563,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score76.0
RT critic review count37
Rotten Tomatoes audience score59.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes24,559
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1990 | $20,710,452 | $49,708,252 |
| International | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1990 | $20,710,452 | $49,708,252 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1990 | $10,355,226 | $24,854,126 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1990 | $36,714,000 | $88,119,215 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1990 | $19,903,000 | $47,770,244 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1990 | $5,177,613 | $12,427,063 |
| Total Revenues | 1990 | $72,149,839 | $173,170,647 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1990 | $12,600,000 | $30,241,927 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1990 | $5,865,000 (est) | $14,076,897 (est) |
| Participations | 1990 | $5,772,000 | $13,853,683 |
| Residuals ? | 1990 | $4,429,000 | $10,630,277 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1990 | $2,520,000 | $6,048,385 |
| Total Expenses | 1990 | $31,186,000 | $74,851,169 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1990 | $40,963,839 | $98,319,478 |
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