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Macbeth

1961Movie1 h 25 min

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

Summary

This is a very theatrical version, full of sound & fury, histrionics and big arm movements.

Good for

  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Paul Almond
Written by
Paul Almond
Produced by
Paul Almond
Music by
William McClelland, Tom Ruston

Everyone

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Facts

January 22, 1961 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 22, 1961
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada

Tropes

Anti-Villain, Properly Paranoid, Oh, Crap! +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Macbeth worth watching?"

Questions about Macbeth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Macbeth worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.9).

Will I feel good after watching Macbeth?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Macbeth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Macbeth use?

Anti-VillainProperly ParanoidOh, Crap!Very Loosely Based on a True StorySlain in Their SleepHuman ResourcesWhat Happened to the Mouse?Gutted Like a FishPapa WolfEven Evil Has Loved OnesAmbiguous GenderEven Evil Has Standardsand 165 more

TV Tropes lists 177 tropes for it, including Anti-Villain, Properly Paranoid, and Oh, Crap!.