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The Tragedy of Macbeth

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2021 | 105 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), it collected a shelf of major awards and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Braveheart, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 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

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Cinematography. Also nominated for 3 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award. Plus 13 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $176K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 320K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joel Coen

  • Denzel WashingtonMacbeth
  • Frances McDormandLady Macbeth
  • Alex HassellRoss
  • Bertie CarvelBanquo
  • Brendan GleesonDuncan
  • Corey HawkinsMacduff
  • Harry MellingMalcolm
  • Miles AndersonLennox
  • Kathryn HunterWitches / Old Man
  • Matt HelmDonalbain