Macbeth

2018·Movie
2h 1min
72
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, politics, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

Entirely shot on green screen, Shakespeare’s Macbeth has been reinvented by director Kit Monkman (The Knife That Killed Me) in an exciting new film adaptation. Starring Mark Rowley, (The Last Kingdom, Luther). Monkman’s unique adaptation successfully bridges the gap between theatre and film to create a wholly new type of imaginative space. This radical new adaptation puts the audience’s engagement with the story centre-stage, amplifying the theatrical context of the original and creating truly innovative and thrilling cinematic vistas, whilst maintaining the language and themes of Shakespeare’s original play. Using background matte painting and computer modelling to generate the world in which the action plays out, the green screen allows Monkman to create his vision of a multi-tiered globe in which the characters play out their various fates.
Shakespearean AdaptationPolitical IntrigueTragedyPower StrugglePsychological DramaAmbitious ReinventionVisually StrikingTheatricalClassic Literature

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Macbeth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Macbeth legally?

Macbeth is included with a subscription to Peacock, BritBox, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 Macbeth worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 4.5 and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Macbeth rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Macbeth?

2 h 1 min

Macbeth runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Macbeth?

Critics83
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Macbeth higher (83) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Macbeth in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Macbeth?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Macbeth in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Macbeth use?

Never One MurderLonely at the TopWhat Happened to the Mouse?Ominous FogThe Loins Sleep TonightNice Job Breaking It, HerodFallen HeroRemember the New Guy?Leaning on the Fourth WallSuccession CrisisHourglass PlotLeave No Witnessesand 165 more

TV Tropes lists 177 storytelling tropes for Macbeth, including Never One Murder, Lonely at the Top, What Happened to the Mouse?.

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