Hamlet

This modern drama follows Prince Hamlet as he returns home for his father's funeral, only to find that his uncle, Claudius, has married his mother, Gertrude. After a visitation from his father's ghost reveals that Claudius committed the murder, Hamlet begins a quest for revenge. Set in a contemporary London marked by political and economic instability, the story moves from elite circles to slums and Hindu temples as Hamlet exposes the corruption within his family's empire.

The film was directed by Aneil Karia, who previously directed Beat in 2013 and later released Vote Gavin Lyle in 2026. Riz Ahmed stars as Hamlet and also served as a producer alongside Michael Lesslie and James Wilson. The supporting cast includes Morfydd Clark as Ophelia, Timothy Spall as Polonius, Art Malik as Claudius, Jasmine Jobson as Fortinbras, and Sheeba Chaddha as Gertrude. A joint production between the United Kingdom and the United States, the movie was produced by companies including BBC Film and Waypoint Entertainment. Since its release on February 6, 2026, the film has earned 78 million USD at the worldwide box office. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 5.4/10 based on 14 votes.