# Where to watch RSC Live: Hamlet (2016) in the UK

> RSC Live: Hamlet (2016) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 180 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.2/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T05:54:33.001Z)  

## Synopsis

Hamlet has the world at his feet. Young, wealthy and living a hedonistic life studying abroad. Then word reaches him that his father is dead. Returning home he finds his world is utterly changed, his certainties smashed and his home a foreign land. Struggling to understand his place in a new world order he faces a stark choice. Submit, or rage against the injustice of his new reality. Simon Godwin directs Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet in Shakespeare's searing tragedy. As relevant today as when it was written, Hamlet confronts each of us with the mirror of our own mortality in an imperfect world.  Hamlet played in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until throughout summer 2016.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=RSC%20Live%3A%20Hamlet&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=RSC%20Live%3A%20Hamlet&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch RSC Live: Hamlet in the UK?**

RSC Live: Hamlet (2016) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Amazon Video and buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent RSC Live: Hamlet?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of RSC Live: Hamlet?**

Yes. RSC Live: Hamlet can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is RSC Live: Hamlet on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

RSC Live: Hamlet is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/427796/rsc-live-hamlet-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/cB7iIJHS4U2Uvhx41L44GML9Oab.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/427796/rsc-live-hamlet-2016.json

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