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Hamnet

By Chloé Zhao

2025

Drama

2h05

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8.0/10

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3.8/5

Press

4.1/5

Spect.

Synopsis

The story of Agnes - the wife of William Shakespeare - as she struggles to come to terms with the loss of her only son, Hamnet. A human and heart-stopping story as the backdrop to the creation of Shakespeare's most famous play, Hamlet.

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Community Reviews

Viewers are deeply moved by 'Hamnet,' praising its emotional depth and the powerful performances, especially by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. The film's portrayal of grief and the artistic transformation of personal loss into a universal masterpiece resonates strongly. Its visual beauty and the poignant final act are frequently highlighted, though some find the film's pace meditative and its narrative heavy on pathos.

👍 The transformation of personal grief into art is profoundly moving.

👎 The slow pace and intense emotionality might not appeal to everyone.

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Reviews and Comments

34 reviews
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Visualslaerated ★ 7/10
February 17, 2026

Boulversant

SA
Sarrarated ★ 10/10
February 17, 2026

Époustouflant

Paul Male
Paulrated ★ 10/10
February 1, 2026

La vie au 17ième siecle

Sarah Jeddi Ettouri
Sarahrated ★ 7/10
March 15, 2026

A
Alicerated ★ 10/10
March 7, 2026

Kynh Kenguel
Kynhrated ★ 9/10
March 5, 2026

Washi Sima
Washirated ★ 8/10
March 1, 2026

Momar
Momarrated ★ 8/10
February 27, 2026

Casting

Chloé Zhao

Chloé Zhao

Director

Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal

William Shakespeare

Jessie Buckley

Jessie Buckley

Agnès Shakespeare

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Mary

Joe Alwyn

Joe Alwyn

Bartholomew

Jacobi Jupe

Jacobi Jupe

Hamnet

Noah Jupe

Noah Jupe

Hamlet

BO

Bodhi Rae Breathnach

Susanna

OL

Olivia Lynes

Judith

FR

Freya Hannan-Mills

Eliza

David Wilmot

David Wilmot

John

SM

Smylie Bradwell

Young Bartholomew

FA

Faith Delaney

Young Agnes

SA

Sam Woolf

Bernardo

JA

Jack Shalloo

Marcellus

EL

Elliot Baxter

Richard

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