Hamnet

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From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

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Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare's masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal's astonishing performances.

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

Chloe Zhao’s new film landmark brings a raw, present-tense immediacy to a tale of love and grievous loss. In what Shakespeare once termed "a mad blood stirring," Jessie Buckley is guttural, defiant, and untamable in the performance of the year.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 28, 2025

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Max Richter’s score — including the use of his well-known “On the Nature of Daylight” — enhances the experience as does Łukasz Żal’s mood-setting cinematography. The finale overstates its hand but still packs an emotional punch.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 26, 2025

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Naveen Kumar

Washington Post

As a meditative study on what’s often left outside the frame, the film is a literal revelation. It’s also a beautifully crafted punch to the gut.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 26, 2025

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Abe Friedtanzer

Awards Buzz

Beautifully-shot and visually striking, the emotional impact of this film’s closing scene can’t be understated, and even those who haven’t yet been able to connect with the film will likely find themselves close to tears.

Rated: 9/10

Nov 30, 2025

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Chris Tait

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This overall concept of such a famous man in William Shakespeare, but who in reality we know so little about. Giving Maggie and Chloe the freedom to come up with what his world could have looked like back then - excellent.

Nov 30, 2025

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Susan Granger

SSG Syndicate

Chloe Zhao scores again with this transcendent adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's heart-wrenching novel, a historical fantasy, about the trials and tribulations that indelibly marked the marriage of Anne Hathaway and William Shakespeare.

Rated: 10/10

Nov 29, 2025

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michael j

Amazingly beautiful film Heartbreaking with two of the best performances that youll witness this year

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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Lynn Eve

One of the best films Ive seen in years. Beautifully directed, great cast, and inspired storytelling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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Courtney

Incredible performances. Moving and meaningful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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Pamela V

The most amazing performances by the two leads. Jessie Buckley is incredible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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Google

beautiful and striking performances, deeply intimate blocking and construction of this film. so sad and so much hard work shines through

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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Ryan

With Chlo Zhaos masterful direction, Hamnet is an emotional and beautiful film, thanks to the amazing production design, a scene-lifting score, and an Oscar-worthy performance from Jessie Buckley.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/25

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Synopsis

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Director: Chloé Zhao
Producer: Liza Marshall, Pippa Harris, Nicolas Gonda, Steven Spielberg, Sam Mendes
Screenwriter: Chloé Zhao, Maggie O'Farrell
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Book of Shadows, Amblin Entertainment, Hera Pictures, Neal Street Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 26, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 2h 5m