Hamnet

Film • 2025 • Biography, Drama, History

Hamnet

Hamnet

The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

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Cast & Crew

Chloé ZhaoDirector & Screenplay
Maggie O'FarrellNovel & Screenplay
Jessie BuckleyAgnes
Paul MescalWill
Emily WatsonMary
Joe AlwynBartholomew
Jacobi JupeHamnet
Noah JupeHamlet
Olivia LynesJudith
Justine MitchellJoan
David WilmotJohn
Louisa HarlandRowan
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Details

Status	Released
Release	November 26, 2025
Origins	United States of America
Genres	Biography Drama History
Tags	16th century based on novel or book based on real person best picture nominee death in family epic grief historical fiction motherhood oscar winner period drama period film somber tragedy woman director

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Reviews

Hamnet is an earthy, grounded tale of grief Wendy Ide • observer.co.uk
Toronto Report III: "Hamnet," "Frankenstein" and more Ty Burr's Watch List • tyburrswatchlist.com
'Hamnet' review: 'Hamlet' what-if plays out in Jessie Buckley's favor The Detroit News • detroitnews.com
FilmWeek: ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Wake Up Dead Man,’ ‘Zootopia 2,’ and more! LAist • laist.com
Hamnet review: To weep, perchance to dream BFI • bfi.org.uk
'Hamnet' Review: Chloé Zhao Conjures One of the Best Films of This or Any Year Michael Ordoña • thewrap.com
Ruthlessly manipulative: Hamnet reviewed Deborah Ross • spectator.com
Hamnet review – Jessie Buckley could make a stone cry Little White Lies • lwlies.com
Something Is Rotten in Chloe Zhao’s “Hamnet” Adam Nayman • newrepublic.com
Hamnet review: Five stars for Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s devastating film The Irish Times • irishtimes.com

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