Hamlet (Blu-ray)
Hamlet is a contemporary London reimagining of Shakespeare’s drama, following Hamlet’s return for his father’s funeral and his escalating pursuit of revenge. This Blu-ray listing names Riz Ahmed among the cast and gives a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes.
At a glance
- Reworks Hamlet within a British South Asian family in contemporary London.
- The listed story centres on family conflict, revenge and Hamlet’s doubts about his own sanity.
- English audio is listed as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1.
Reference price: £15.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A contemporary setting and family context offer a distinct take on Shakespeare’s tragedy.
- The listing specifies a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1.
Technical specifications
14 specifications| Genre | Drama |
|---|---|
| Format | Blu-ray |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 53 minutes |
| Aspect ratio | 2.39:1 |
| Age rating | Suitable for 15 years and over |
| Director | Aneil Karia |
|---|---|
| Contributors | Aneil Karia, Joe Alwyn, Morfydd Clark, Riz Ahmed |
| Actors | Joe Alwyn, Morfydd Clark, Riz Ahmed |
| Audio | English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1) |
| Studio | Universal |
| Release date | 25 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Austria |
| Dimensions and listed weight | 20 x 17 x 2 cm; 70 g |
What to know before buying
- The plot description frames a violent revenge story and questions Hamlet’s sanity, so the subject matter may not suit every viewer.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers interested in contemporary adaptations of Shakespeare.
- Blu-ray collectors seeking a drama set in a British South Asian family.
Less suited to
- Anyone looking specifically for a traditional period-set Hamlet adaptation.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What is this version of Hamlet about?
It relocates Shakespeare’s story to the world of a British South Asian family in contemporary London. Hamlet returns for his father’s funeral, then pursues revenge after seeing his father’s ghost.
Who is in the cast?
The listing names Riz Ahmed, Joe Alwyn and Morfydd Clark as actors, and includes Aneil Karia among the contributors.
What are the listed runtime and audio details?
The runtime is listed as 1 hour and 53 minutes. The language is English, with English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 specified.
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