Ophelia

2018
15
1h 54m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

14K

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Set in the 14th Century, 'Ophelia' is a re-imagining of Shakespeare's "Hamlet." Ophelia (Daisy Ridley) takes center stage as Queen Gertrude's (Naomi Watts) most trusted lady-in-waiting. Beautiful and intelligent, she soon captures the attention of the handsome Prince Hamlet (George MacKay) and a forbidden love blossoms. As war brews, lust and betrayal are tearing Elsinore Castle apart from within and Ophelia must decide between her true love or her own life in order to protect a very dangerous secret.

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A reimagining of Hamlet, told from Ophelia's perspective.A reimagining of Hamlet, told from Ophelia's perspective.A reimagining of Hamlet, told from Ophelia's perspective.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

14K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 4 wins & 4 nominations total

Videos7

Trailer 1:57

Official Trailer

Trailer 2:03

Ophelia - Official Trailer

Trailer 2:03

Ophelia - Official Trailer

Clip 1:27

Ophelia: Appearances Deceive

Clip 1:20

Ophelia: Wondrous Fish

Clip 1:51

Ophelia: I Am Your King

Clip 1:35

Ophelia: Hens In The Yard

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Daisy Ridley

Ophelia

Mia Quiney

Young Ophelia

Calum O'Rourke

Young Laertes

Nathaniel Parker

King Hamlet

Naomi Watts

Gertrude…

Rupesh Tillu

Yorick

Jack Cunningham-Nuttall

Young Hamlet

Lenka Olsanová

Lady in Waiting 1
(as Lenka Olsanova)

Daniela Hirsh

Lady in Waiting 2
(as Daniela Hirshova)

Veronika Strapková

Lady in Waiting 3
(as Veronika Strapkova)

Issy Stewart

Lady in Waiting 4

Adriana Hercigonja

Lady in Waiting 5

Nhung Hong Dangová

Lady in Waiting 6
(as Nhung Hong Dangova)

Angela Nwagbo

Viola

Clive Owen

Claudius

Dominic Mafham

Polonius

Daisy Head

Cristiana

Sebastian De Souza

Edmund

Director
- Claire McCarthy
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Storyline

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Trivia
The lyrical chanting heard at several pivotal points comes from the play itself. "Hamlet" Act 2 scene 2 page 5 when Ophelias father Polonius reads aloud a letter from Hamlet containing the lines "Doubt that the stars are fire Doubt that the sun doth move Doubt truth to be a liar But never doubt I love"

Goofs
When Hamlet reads the Bible to Ophelia, he recites verses from the Song of Songs, but his book is open to "ParalipomenOn I", i. the first book of the Chronicles.

Quotes
[first lines]
Ophelia: You may think you know my story. Many have told it. It has long passed into history... into myth.
Ophelia: I have seen more of heaven and hell than most people dream of. But I was always a willful girl, and followed my heart, and spoke my mind. And it is high time I should tell you my story myself.

Alternate versions
There are two versions. Runtimes are: "1h 54m (114 min)" and "1h 46m( 106 min) (United States)".

Connections
Referenced in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Naomi Watts/Ari Graynor/Swet Shop Boys (2017)

Soundtracks
Palestrina Mix
Written by Bacchus

Not bad - Lovely scenery & costume design

I don't understand why the reviews for this one are so bad. I found this movie quite enjoyable. The acting seemed fine to me and the scenery and costume designs were really lovely. I enjoyed watching this movie a lot. I suppose those looking for the traditional portrayal of Hamlet might be disappointed. I enjoyed the updated dialogue and storyline from Ophelia's point of view. Give it a chance - you'll likely be pleased you did.