# 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.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 12.74 GBP
- Previous price: 15.99 GBP
- Discount: 20%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T17:42:10.958Z
- Rating: 5 / 5
- Reviews: 1

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## 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.

## 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.

## Specifications

### Film details
- 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
### Credits and audio
- 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 and dimensions
- Release date: 25 May 2026
- Country of origin: Austria
- Dimensions and listed weight: 20 x 17 x 2 cm; 70 g

## Before you buy

- The plot description frames a violent revenge story and questions Hamlet’s sanity, so the subject matter may not suit every viewer.

## 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 feedback

The supplied rating data shows a single five-star rating, which is too limited to establish a broader view of the film. It does not identify what the customer liked, so use the plot, cast and format details rather than the rating alone to judge whether this adaptation suits you.

## 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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## Images

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