Hamnet

Film • 2025 • Drama, Romance

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	Drama Romance
Tags	16th century based on novel or book based on real person best picture nominee compassionate death in family epic grief historical fiction motherhood oscar winner period drama period film sentimental somber tragedy tragic woman director

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Reviews

‘Hamnet’ Review: Jessie Buckley Delivers a Devastating Performance in Chloé Zhao’s Radically Feminine Take on Shakespeare’s Family Life Peter Debruge • variety.com
Hamnet Review: An Achingly Beautiful Monument To Love And Grief [TIFF 2025] - Looper Looper • looper.com
The Most Devastating Movie I’ve Seen in Years Bilge Ebiri • vulture.com
Hamnet review: Jessie Buckley is extraordinary in Chloé Zhao’s tender act of Shakespearean catharsis Phil de Semlyen • timeout.com
Hamnet Review: Chloé Zhao Reminds Us Why Art Matters Dan Mecca • thefilmstage.com
‘Hamnet’ with Paul Mescal is one of the best, most gut-punching movies of the year New York Post • nypost.com
'Hamnet' Is the Most Shattering Movie of 2025 David Fear • rollingstone.com
Hamnet Review: Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal Will Make You Bawl Your Eyes Out In Chloé Zhao’s Visually Arresting Shakespearean Tale ScreenRant • screenrant.com