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Hamlet 2

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
18K
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Hamlet 2 (2008)
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A failed actor turned worse high-school drama teacher rallies his Tucson, Arizona students as he conceives and stages a politically-incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's "Hamlet".A failed actor turned worse high-school drama teacher rallies his Tucson, Arizona students as he conceives and stages a politically-incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's "Hamlet".A failed actor turned worse high-school drama teacher rallies his Tucson, Arizona students as he conceives and stages a politically-incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

  • Director
    • Andrew Fleming
  • Writers
    • Pam Brady
    • Andrew Fleming
  • Stars
    • Steve Coogan
    • Elisabeth Shue
    • Catherine Keener
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew Fleming
    • Writers
      • Pam Brady
      • Andrew Fleming
    • Stars
      • Steve Coogan
      • Elisabeth Shue
      • Catherine Keener
    • 80User reviews
    • 125Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

    Videos8

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    Trailer 2:30
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    Hamlet 2: Dana Meets Cricket Feldstein
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    Photos44

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    Top Cast53

    Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan
    • Dana Marschz
    Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue
    • Elisabeth Shue
    Catherine Keener
    Catherine Keener
    • Brie Marschz
    J.J. Soria
    J.J. Soria
    • Octavio
    • (as Joseph Julian Soria)
    Skylar Astin
    Skylar Astin
    • Rand Posin
    Phoebe Strole
    Phoebe Strole
    • Epiphany Sellers
    Melonie Diaz
    Melonie Diaz
    • Ivonne
    Arnie Pantoja
    Arnie Pantoja
    • Vitamin J
    Michael Esparza
    Michael Esparza
    • Chuy
    Natalie Amenula
    Natalie Amenula
    • Yolanda
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Principal Rocker
    David Arquette
    David Arquette
    • Gary
    Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler
    • Cricket Feldstein
    Shea Pepe
    • Noah Sapperstein
    Marco Rodríguez
    Marco Rodríguez
    • Mr. Marquez
    Deborah Chavez
    • Mrs. Marquez
    Kevin Wiggins
    Kevin Wiggins
    • Policeman #1
    Johnnie Hector
    • Policeman #2
    • Director
      • Andrew Fleming
    • Writers
      • Pam Brady
      • Andrew Fleming
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Related interests

    Bill Pullman, John Candy, Joan Rivers, Daphne Zuniga, and Lorene Yarnell Jansson in Spaceballs (1987)
    Parody
    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    Satire
    Will Ferrell, Angela Grillo, and Lap-Gei Cheung in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy
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    Music

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Skylar Astin's first appearance in a movie.
    • Goofs
      After Mr. Marschz trips on acid, the police find him naked from the waist down on an abandoned couch. When he is picked up and escorted to a car, his shirt parts briefly and we can see that he is wearing flesh colored underwear.
    • Quotes
      • [last lines]
      • Dana Marschz: Chuy, you're going to have a magical life. Because no matter where you go, it'll always be better than Tucson. Come on!
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Lakeview Terrace/The Women/Surfer Dude/Towelhead (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Showroom
      Written by David Molyneux
      Courtesy of DeWolfe Music New York

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    FAQ4

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    • How is "Hamlet 2" related to William Shakespeare's play?
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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 27, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Гамлет 2
    • Filming locations
      • West Mesa High School - 6701 Fortuna Road NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA(high school)
    • Production companies
      • Bona Fide Productions
      • ContentFilm International
      • L+E Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,886,216
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $439,925
      • Aug 24, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,925,288
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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