The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
Directed by Chloe Zhao, this 2025 drama imagines the intimate story of love and grief said to have shaped the writing of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. Blending historical drama with tender romance, it turns away from the stage to focus on family, marriage, and the private sorrow behind a legendary work. Emotionally intimate and reflective in tone, it explores loss, memory, and the way art grows from heartbreak. With a MagicMovieScore of 7.7, it appeals to viewers who favor literary period drama and quietly powerful, character-driven storytelling.
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Jessie Buckley
Agnes

Paul Mescal
Will

Emily Watson
Mary

Joe Alwyn
Bartholomew

Jacobi Jupe
Hamnet

Noah Jupe
Hamlet

Olivia Lynes
Judith

Justine Mitchell
Joan
1,317 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.07 as more ratings come in.
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Release Date
November 26, 2025
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Director