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Macbeth

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1971 | 141 min | War, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Amadeus or Driving Miss Daisy, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1971: an older pace and style.

Scotland, 11th century. Driven by the twisted prophecy of three witches and the ruthless ambition of his wife, warlord Macbeth, bold and brave, but also weak and hesitant, betrays his good king and his brothers in arms and sinks into the bloody mud of a path with no return, sown with crime and suspicion.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 2 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Costume Design, British Academy Film Awards: Best Film. Also nominated for 1 more BAFTA.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 80K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roman Polanski

  • Jon FinchMacbeth
  • Francesca AnnisLady Macbeth
  • Martin ShawBanquo
  • John StrideRoss
  • Nicholas SelbyDuncan
  • Terence BaylerMacduff
  • Stephan ChaseMalcolm
  • Paul ShelleyDonalbain
  • Noel DavisSeyton
  • Richard PearsonDoctor