Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Hamlet List
- The Lion King - A story of betrayal and vengeance within a royal family, drawing parallels to the themes of Hamlet.
- Macbeth - Another Shakespearean tragedy that explores ambition, guilt, and murder.
- The Lion in Winter - A historical drama focused on the complex relationships within a royal family, highlighting power struggles.
- Hamlet (1996) - A film adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet featuring Mel Gibson, maintaining the original play's themes.
- Killing of a Sacred Deer - Explores themes of guilt, familial relationships, and moral dilemmas, echoing Hamlet's internal conflicts.
- Requiem for a Dream - Depicts the destructive nature of ambition and desire, similar to Hamlet's tragic journey.
- The Godfather - Focuses on family loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power, akin to the conflicts in Hamlet.
- The Other Boleyn Girl - Centers around political intrigue and betrayal in a royal court, reminiscent of Hamlet's themes.
- Dead Poets Society - Examines individual versus authority themes and the quest for identity, mirroring Hamlet's existential crisis.
- Atonement - Themes of guilt, betrayal, and the consequences of actions resonate with Hamlet's emotional landscape.
- The Prestige - Explores obsession, rivalry, and sacrifice, hallmark themes that align with Hamlet's character arc.
- The Talented Mr. Ripley - Covers themes of identity, deception, and moral ambiguity, similar to Hamlet's struggles.
- House of Cards - Political machinations, betrayal, and ambition are similar to the power struggles found in Hamlet.
- Hamlet (2000) - Another adaptation of Shakespeare's classic, retaining thematic elements significant to Hamlet’s narrative.
- The Killing of Sister George - Explores complex relationships and the dark side of ambition, resonating with Hamlet's visibility.
- The Witch - Features themes of madness, isolation, and family disintegration, akin to Hamlet's internal conflicts.
- Chinatown - Explores themes of betrayal and moral complexity within a difficult familial structure.
- What Dreams May Come - The exploration of loss, grief, and redemption mirrors Hamlet's existential themes.
- The Sixth Sense - Deals with themes of mortality, grief, and unresolved issues, reminiscent of Hamlet's character journey.
- The Matrix - Explores questions of reality, self, and the struggle against oppressive forces akin to Hamlet's plight.
- Carnivàle - Themes of personal and moral conflict, family secrets, and identity resonate with Hamlet's narrative.
- The Shield - Focuses on moral ambiguity and the complexities of betrayal and loyalty, much like Hamlet's story.
- Gone Girl - Examines deception, manipulation, and the dark side of relationships akin to Hamlet's tragic elements.
- Game of Thrones - A tale of political intrigue, revenge, and complex family dynamics mirrors the essence of Hamlet.
- The Last Kingdom - Explores themes of honor, betrayal, and the struggle for power similar to Hamlet's environment.
- Westworld - Delves into self-identity and moral confusion, reflecting Hamlet's existential inquiries.
- The Affair - Examines the complexities of relationships and the impact of secrets and lies, relatable to Hamlet’s story.
- Psycho - Explores themes of isolation, madness, and complex family dynamics echoing Hamlet's dark narrative.
- Things We Lost in the Fire - Deals with themes of loss, grief, and personal trauma, similar to Hamlet's emotional struggles.
- The Crane's Song - Explores dark family secrets and themes of revenge, reflecting the complexity of Hamlet's relationships.
- Midsummer Night's Dream - Another Shakespearean work, focusing on themes of love, betrayal, and mistaken identities.
- The Cask of Amontillado - A tale of revenge and betrayal within a familial context, resonating with Hamlet’s themes.
- Se7en - Explores dark themes of morality and consequence, akin to Hamlet's tragic narrative.
- Death of a Salesman - A tale of familial conflict, disillusionment, and the burdens of expectations similar to Hamlet's struggles.
- Penny Dreadful - Merges themes of revenge and moral complexity, echoing Hamlet's intense conflicts.
- Psycho-Pass - Explores themes of morality, choice, and internal conflict closely linked to Hamlet’s character dilemmas.
- The Handmaid's Tale - Delves into power dynamics, betrayal, and identity crises reflected in Hamlet’s plot.
- Mindhunter - Explores psychological profiles and moral ambiguity relating to human conflict similarly to Hamlet.
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Themes of betrayal, unrequited love, and inner turmoil mirror Hamlet's emotional struggles.
- The Fall - Focuses on the interplay of power, morality, and psychological complexity akin to Hamlet's themes.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1994 | United States of America | Adventure | 1156880 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | G |
| 2 |
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2015 | France | Drama | 59796 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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1968 | United Kingdom | Drama | 34528 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 4 |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 909017 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 5 |
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1972 | United States of America | Crime | 2040040 | 9.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 6 |
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2008 | United Kingdom | Drama | 120827 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 7 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 556046 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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2007 | France | Drama | 302794 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2006 | United Kingdom | Drama | 1458860 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 10 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 250668 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 534923 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 12 |
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1968 | United States of America | Comedy | 2592 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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2016 | Brazil | Drama | 307673 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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1974 | United States of America | Drama | 354079 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 115230 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 16 |
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1999 | United States of America | Drama | 1064000 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 17 |
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1999 | United States of America | Action | 2079150 | 8.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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2003 | United States of America | Drama | 47187 | 8.4 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 19 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 89420 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 20 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 1081600 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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2011 | United Kingdom | Action | 2329040 | 9.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 22 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Action | 169712 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 23 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 537686 | 8.5 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 24 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 49613 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 25 |
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1960 | United States of America | Horror | 726434 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 29882 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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1998 | United Kingdom | Horror | 29 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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1995 | United States of America | Crime | 1824220 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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1985 | Germany | Drama | 11858 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 30 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 132390 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 31 |
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2012 | Japan | Action | 22842 | 8.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 32 |
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2017 | Canada | Drama | 261554 | 8.4 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 33 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 344617 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 34 |
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1996 | United States of America | Animation | 173391 | 7 | Movie | Released | G |
| 35 |
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2013 | Ireland | Crime | 121468 | 8.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |