Hamnet

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2025 (UK), (Drama)
Director: Chloe Zhao
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn

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1580 England – impoverished Latin tutor William meets free spirit Agnes and they begin a passionate affair that leads to marriage and three children. As William’s theatre career takes off in London, Agnes anchors the family’s domestic world alone. When tragedy strikes, the couple’s bond faces a bitter test, but the crucible of their shared suffering sets the stage for the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece – Hamlet. This is the most famous of his tragedies and one which bears a name interchangeable with that of his son.

Hamnet, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel, is a raw, wildly sensitive and magnificently crafted story of deep love, grief and the restorative power of art … and features phenomenal performances from Jessie Buckley (Agnes) and Paul Mescal (William).