Macbeth
Seen it?2025 | 115 min | Drama, War, Thriller
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved Henry V or Strangers on a Train, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Fearless and unforgettably creepy. This high-concept production, filmed live at London’s Donmar Warehouse, stars the formidable talents of David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in Shakespeare’s most infamous tragedy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$20 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 130K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Max Webster, Tim Van Someren
- David TennantMacbeth
- Cush JumboLady Macbeth
- Cal MacAninchBanquo
- Noof OusellamMacduff
- Rona MorisonLady Macduff
- Ros WattMalcolm
- Benny YoungDuncan / Doctor
- Brian James O'SullivanDonalbain / Soldier / Murderer / Musician
- Moyo AkandéRoss
- Jatinder Singh RandhawaThe Porter / Seytan