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Macbeth

1983Movie2 h 27 min

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

Macbeth and his wife murder Duncan in order to gain his crown, but the bloodbath doesn't stop there, and things supernatural combine to bring the Macbeths down.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Jack Gold
Written by
William Shakespeare
Produced by
Shaun Sutton
Music by
Carl Davis

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Facts

November 5, 1983 · 2 h 27 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 5, 1983
Runtime
2 h 27 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Pyrrhic Victory, Henpecked Husband, Tempting Fate +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Macbeth?"

Questions about Macbeth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Macbeth?

BritboxKanopyBritBox

In the United States, Macbeth streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Macbeth worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching Macbeth?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Macbeth scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does Macbeth use?

Pyrrhic VictoryHenpecked HusbandTempting FateSlain in Their SleepThe CaligulaGirls with MoustachesAnti-VillainMood WhiplashVillainous BreakdownBe Careful What You Wish ForDespair SpeechAmbiguous Genderand 165 more

TV Tropes lists 177 tropes for it, including Pyrrhic Victory, Henpecked Husband, and Tempting Fate.