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Macbeth

Seen it?

2015 | 113 min | Drama, War

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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 Braveheart, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Cannes award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $20 million worldwide on a $15 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 130K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Justin Kurzel

  • Michael FassbenderMacbeth
  • Marion CotillardLady Macbeth
  • Paddy ConsidineBanquo
  • Sean HarrisMacduff
  • Jack ReynorMalcolm
  • Elizabeth DebickiLady Macduff
  • David ThewlisDuncan
  • David HaymanLennox
  • Maurice RoëvesMenteith
  • Ross AndersonRosse