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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

2024Movie2 h 45 min

ComedyDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

Summary

Returning to cinemas in 2027. In 1964, Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Sir John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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  • You want fast pacing

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Sam Mendes
Written by
Jack Thorne
Produced by
Pippa Harris, Caro Newling
Music by
Benjamin Kwasi Burrell

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Facts

March 21, 2024 · 2 h 45 min · Strong Language

Released
March 21, 2024
Runtime
2 h 45 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on true story

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3 questions, like "Is National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue worth watching?"

Questions about National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

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Is National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.5).

Will National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.