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, and nominated for 6 Golden Globes Awards, including Best Picture.
Pre-Recorded Q&A: This screening will be followed by a pre-recorded Q&A with director Chloe Zhao, lead actor Jessie Buckley, and author Maggie O'Farrell, presented by Reclaim The Frame.
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Special Offer: Show your Showroom Cinema Hamnet ticket to our Box Office team before any screening of National Theatre Live: Hamlet, and get a free small popcorn to enjoy with the show! (Limited to one per person. Must have booked tickets for Hamnet and National Theatre Live: Hamlet).
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Director Chloé Zhao
Year 2025
Duration
2h 6m
Language English
Cast Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Joe Alwyn
