From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland), Hamnettells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece Hamlet.
Nominated for 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director (Chloé Zhao) and Best Actress (Jessie Buckley)
Directed by Chloé Zhao
With Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley
2hrs 6 mins | UK/US 2025
Looking for more Shakespeare? Try Two Sisters, the story of Shakespeare’s daughters and don’t miss Hiran Abeysekera as Hamlet, in cinemas from 22 January with National Theatre Live. Shakespeare’s ultimate masterpiece, inspired by his greatest personal tragedy – filmed live from the National Theatre.
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