Shakespeare's Danish prince avenges his slain father. Special Edition Year 1996 Video Release 2007-08-14 Studio Warner Home Video Genre Drama MPAA Rating PG-13 Color Color Runtime 242 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis Murder and violence, revenge and intrigue, sex and desire, paranoia and madness. The heady brew of passion and emotion that makes up Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet has intoxicated audiences of all ages. The story of the Prince of Denmark, who seeks revenge for his father's murder at the hands of his perfidious uncle, delves into fundamental issues about humanity and the nature of being. Director Kenneth Branagh Cast Kenneth Branagh; Kenneth Branagh; Julie Christie; Billy Crystal; Gerard Depardieu; Charlton Heston; Derek Jacobi; Jack Lemmon; Rufus Sewell; Robin Williams; Kate Winslet