Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their only son, Hamnet – the grief driving a wedge between the couple. Shakespeare channels the tragedy and his sorrow into his work, creating Hamlet. Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider) brings a rawness and honesty to this profound portrait of love, grief and the power of storytelling.

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal star in this deeply moving adaptation that finds itself one of the major front-runners in this years awards season, in multiple categories. Winner of Best Feature at the 2025 BFI London Film Festival.

Awards Season: Winner of Best Actress at the Academy Awards. Nominated for 8 Oscars at this years ceremony, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress.

Director Chloe Zhao
Year 2026
Duration 2h 6m
Language English
Cast Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Jacobi Jupe