"Ophelia" is a period drama directed by Claire McCarthy ("The Waiting City") from a script by "Mad Men" producer/writer Semi Chellas. The film is a reimagining of William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" based on Lisa Klein's novel of the same name.
Set in medieval-era Denmark, the film stars Daisy Ridley as Ophelia, lady-in-waiting to Queen Gertrude (Naomi Watts), who captures the affections of the young Prince Hamlet (George MacKay). As their secretive love affair takes flight, betrayal strikes the court, threatening to derail their union and devastate the royal family for good. The cast also includes Clive Owen, Tom Felton, Devon Terrell and Dominic Mafham.
"Ophelia" premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and received a limited release in theaters on June 28, 2019. The film will be released digitally on July 2, 2019.
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