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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

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2024 | 165 min | Drama, Comedy

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved May December or Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
It's long: 2 hr 45 min.

Returning to cinemas in 2027. In 1964, Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Sir John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.

How it earned its rating

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  • AwardsNot counted

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  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sam Mendes

  • Johnny FlynnRichard Burton
  • Mark GatissSir John Gielgud
  • Tuppence MiddletonElizabeth Taylor
  • Aysha KalaAssistant to Sir John Gielgud
  • Luke NorrisWilliam Redfield
  • Allan CordunerHume Cronyn
  • Ryan EllsworthGeorge Voskovec
  • Elena DeliaJessica Levy
  • Huw ParmenterClement Fowler
  • Laurence Ubong WilliamsHugh McHaffie