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Lady Macbeth

2016·Movie
1h 26min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, the mind, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Rural England, 1865. Katherine, suffocated by her loveless marriage to a bitter man and restrained by his father's tyranny, unleashes an irresistible force within her, so powerful that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
19th Century DramaFemale RebellionOppressive MarriagePsychological ThrillerSocial CommentaryClass ConflictIntense PerformancesSlow Burn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Lady Macbeth legally?

Lady Macbeth is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lady Macbeth worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lady Macbeth rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Lady Macbeth?

1 h 26 min

Lady Macbeth runs 1 h 26 min.

Is Lady Macbeth based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lady Macbeth?

Critics83
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Lady Macbeth higher (83) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lady Macbeth in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Lady Macbeth?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lady Macbeth in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lady Macbeth use?

Villain ProtagonistArranged MarriageDeterminatorWouldn't Hurt a ChildSexless MarriageDeliberate Values DissonanceAsshole VictimDissonant SerenityMurder the HypotenuseToplessness from the BackElective MuteDeath by Adaptationand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for Lady Macbeth, including Villain Protagonist, Arranged Marriage, Determinator.