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The Tragedy of Macbeth

2021·Movie
1h 45min·R
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Masterful craft, stunning style, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody1

World

The mind, history, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality10

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Visual Stylization10
  • Editing9

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Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
Shakespearean TragedyVisually StrikingPsychological DramaAmbition & BetrayalBleak & IntenseMasterful PerformancesCinematic ExcellencePeriod AdaptationExistential Themes

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Where can I stream The Tragedy of Macbeth legally?

The Tragedy of Macbeth is included with a subscription to Apple TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tragedy of Macbeth worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 87). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tragedy of Macbeth rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Tragedy of Macbeth?

1 h 45 min

The Tragedy of Macbeth runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tragedy of Macbeth?

Critics90
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate The Tragedy of Macbeth higher (90) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Tragedy of Macbeth in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Tragedy of Macbeth?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tragedy of Macbeth in 87 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Tragedy of Macbeth use?

And Your Little Dog, Too!Creepy CrowsBig Bad SlippageAmbition Is EvilChekhov's GunmanOminous Hair LossP.O.V. CamEvil Is HammyKarma HoudiniInstant Oracle: Just Add Water!ChiaroscuroPercussive Therapyand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for The Tragedy of Macbeth, including And Your Little Dog, Too!, Creepy Crows, Big Bad Slippage.