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The Tragedy of Macbeth

The Tragedy of Macbeth

Drama · 2021

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.

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The Tragedy of Macbeth

2021 Drama 1h 45m

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6.9 / 10

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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.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Joel Coen

Written by

Joel Coen

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Macbeth

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

Lady Macbeth

Alex Hassell

Alex Hassell

Ross

Bertie Carvel

Bertie Carvel

Banquo

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Duncan

Corey Hawkins

Corey Hawkins

Macduff

Harry Melling

Harry Melling

Malcolm

Court is in session

Put The Tragedy of Macbeth on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.