HAMLET is a 2025 British drama film directed by Aneil Karia, and written by Michael Lesslie. The film, which is a reimagining of Shakespeare’s play set in a contemporary London, had its premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival on August 30th, 2025.
Haunted by his father's ghost, Prince Hamlet (Riz Ahmed) descends from elite London society into the city's underground, moving between Hindu temples and homeless camps. In seeking to avenge his father's murder, he begins to question his own role in his family's corruption.
The cast includes Riz Ahmed, Morfydd Clark, Joe Alwyn, Sheeba Chaddha, Avijit Dutt, Art Malik, and Timothy Spall.
HAMLET is set to debut in select theaters on April 10th, courtesy of Vertical Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.