Ophelia

"Hamlet through her eyes."

Jun 28 2019 PG-13 1h 54m
Drama, History, Romance

Ophelia comes of age as lady-in-waiting for Queen Gertrude, and her singular spirit captures Hamlet's affections. As lust and betrayal threaten the kingdom, Ophelia finds herself trapped between true love and controlling her own destiny.

Plot

As a rebellious and motherless child, Ophelia is taken into Elsinore Castle by Queen Gertrude as one of her most trusted ladies-in-waiting. Soon enough, Ophelia captures the affections of the young Prince Hamlet. A passionate romance kindles between the 2 in secret as the kingdom is on the brink of war amidst its own political intrigue and betrayal. When Hamlet's father is murdered and the prince's wits begin to unravel into an insatiable quest for vengeance, Ophelia sharply navigates the rules of power in Denmark all while struggling to choose between her true love and her own life.

Written by

Semi Chellas, Lisa Klein, William Shakespeare

Directed by

Claire McCarthy

Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

Bert Marcus Film, Bobker / Kruger Films, Covert Media, Forthcoming Films

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
14,713
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
60
Popularity
NA