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The Tragedy of Macbeth

  • 2021
  • R
  • 1h 45m
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7.1/10
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The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.
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A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.

  • Director
    • Joel Coen
  • Writers
    • Joel Coen
    • William Shakespeare
  • Stars
    • Denzel Washington
    • Frances McDormand
    • Alex Hassell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    42K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,313
    1,084
    • Director
      • Joel Coen
    • Writers
      • Joel Coen
      • William Shakespeare
    • Stars
      • Denzel Washington
      • Frances McDormand
      • Alex Hassell
    • 323User reviews
    • 219Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 21 wins & 118 nominations total

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    Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    • Macbeth
    Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand
    • Lady Macbeth
    Alex Hassell
    Alex Hassell
    • Ross
    Bertie Carvel
    Bertie Carvel
    • Banquo
    Brendan Gleeson
    Brendan Gleeson
    • Duncan
    Corey Hawkins
    Corey Hawkins
    • Macduff
    Harry Melling
    Harry Melling
    • Malcolm
    Miles Anderson
    Miles Anderson
    • Lennox
    Matt Helm
    Matt Helm
    • Donalbain
    Moses Ingram
    Moses Ingram
    • Lady Macduff
    Kathryn Hunter
    Kathryn Hunter
    • Witches…
    Scott Subiono
    Scott Subiono
    • Murderer
    Brian Thompson
    Brian Thompson
    • Murderer
    Lucas Barker
    Lucas Barker
    • Fleance
    Stephen Root
    Stephen Root
    • Porter
    Robert Gilbert
    Robert Gilbert
    • Angus
    Ethan Hutchison
    Ethan Hutchison
    • Macduff's Son
    James Udom
    James Udom
    • Seyton
    • Director
      • Joel Coen
    • Writers
      • Joel Coen
      • William Shakespeare
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The first solo directorial effort by Joel Coen. All of his previous films have been co-directed with his brother Ethan Coen, though Ethan was uncredited as director until 2004 due to DGA rules about directing duos.
    • Goofs
      When Banquo and Fleance prepare to leave, Macbeth tells them their horses are ready. But Denzel Washington gets the line backwards. He says, "I commend them to your backs," instead of "I commend you to their backs." He speaks of plural horses, but in the next shot, Fleance is riding the only horse, and Banquo is walking.
    • Quotes

      Macbeth: Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, creeps in this petty pace from day to day to the last syllable of recorded time. And all our yesterdays have lighted fools the way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle. Life is but a walking shadow... a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot... full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Martin Freeman/Denzel Washington/Josh Widdicombe/Nina Sosanya/James Morrison (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Fair Is Foul (feat. Kathryn Hunter)
      Artist: Carter Burwell

    User reviews323

    Featured review
    7/10

    Tragedy of reviews

    Macbeth is a gorgeous take on the Shakespeare classic. With a phenomenal performance by Denzel Washington as Macbeth, with some incredible emotionally loaded scenes. The soundtrack and sound effect during the film was nothing short of astounding catching your attention.

    With beautiful use of lighting and a lack of props, to put complete focus on the characters. While also using the lightning during the film to set different moods and feelings. With an incredibly slow start, this movie might seem boring at first but end up finishing intensely.

    The negative reviews surrounding The Tragedy of Macbeth are disappointing. To be fair, without subtitles I wouldn't understand much either. But saying this cast is "woke" is downright disrespectful to the amazing performance by Washington.

    The Tragedy of Macbeth is a beautiful piece of film. It's definitely a film worth seeing but a lot of people will be disappointed in the slow start and use of old English.
    • akdjreview
    • Jan 6, 2022
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    • Release date
      • January 14, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Persian
    • Also known as
      • La tragedia de Macbeth
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • A24
      • IAC Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $524,771
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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