Would the 1980 film of Hamlet (with Patrick Stewart) be appropriate to show in a

Question:I know there are racy themes in Hamlet, but am wondering if they're not too obvious in the film.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I know there are racy themes in Hamlet, but am wondering if they're not too obvious in the film.

My opinion is it should be fine, but I would suggest watcing it first and deciding, you know your students better than I would. Perhaps send a letter home to the parents discussing the film and let the parents who are cool with it sign a permission slip.

The Laurence Olivier version is pretty tame and still very good.

Most people hate the Gibson version but I like the warrior side to his Hamlet, my highschool showed that version to us.