@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Against the backdrop of Hamlet, two hapless minor characters, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, take centre stage. As the young double act stumble their way in and out of the action of Shakespeare’s iconic drama, they become increasingly out of their depth as their version of the story unfolds.
Quick Stats
6.3
TMDB Rating
10
Votes
2h 49m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorTim Van Someren
WriterTom Stoppard
CinematographyRob Sargent
ComposerFergus O'Hare
EditorJamie Isbell
Production DesignAnna Fleischle
Produced by
National TheatreThe Old Vic
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Daniel Radcliffe
Rosencrantz
Joshua McGuire
Guildenstern
David Haig
The Player
Louisa Beadel
Player
Josie Dunn
Player
Matthew Durkan
Alfred
Evlyne Oyedokun
Player
Alex Sawyer
Player
Tim van Eyken
Player
Luke Mullins
Hamlet
Helena Wilson
Ophelia
Hermeilio Miguel Aquino
Courtier
Theo Ogundipe
Horatio/Soldier
Wil Johnson
Claudius
Marianne Oldham
Gertrude
