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7.8
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8.4

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Critic David Ehrlich
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...an emotionally pulverizing drama that imagines how the death of William Shakespeare and Anne (or Agnes) Hathaway’s only son might have inspired the creation of his greatest tragedy; think of it as “Shakespeare in Agony.”

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Cast & Crew

Chloé Zhao
As Globe Patron (uncredited)
Chloé Zhao
Director
Chloé Zhao
Writer
Emily Watson
As Mary
David Wilmot
As John
Jessie Buckley
As Agnes
Noah Jupe
As Hamlet
Joe Alwyn
As Bartholomew

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In the heart of 16th-century England, Agnes Shakespeare navigates the depths of grief following the tragic loss of her young son, Hamnet. As she faces this devastating blow, her relationship with her husband, William, becomes strained and complex. The film beautifully portrays their struggles to reconcile love and sorrow in a time marked by hardship. Through Agnes's journey, we witness a powerful story that not only explores themes of loss but also serves as an inspiration for one of literature’s greatest works. This poignant tale intertwines romance and history, shedding light on the human experience behind Shakespeare's timeless tragedy.

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You can stream Hamnet on: Amazon Prime Apple TV Store YouTube Movies

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Hamnet include Roofman, Queer, Blue Moon, Eiffel, Oppenheimer, A Complete Unknown.

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Hamnet was released in theaters on December 4, 2025.