Macbeth 2015
“All hail Macbeth that shall be king”
What is Macbeth?
Macbeth is a 2015 feature film adaptation of Shakespeare's classic Scottish play, following General Macbeth and his ambitious wife as they seek to gain the throne from King Duncan. The film premiered on 23 May 2015 at the Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or, and was theatrically released later that year.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 22, 2015
- Studios
- Anton Capital Entertainment, See-Saw Films, Creative Scotland
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10
- Episode runtime
- ~113 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Anton Capital Entertainment, See-Saw Films, Creative Scotland
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Overview
Macbeth is a 2015 feature film adaptation of Shakespeare's classic Scottish play, following General Macbeth and his ambitious wife as they seek to gain the throne from King Duncan. The film premiered on 23 May 2015 at the Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or, and was theatrically released later that year.
The cultural significance of the film lies in its adaptation of William Shakespeare's 1606 tragedy, which itself is inspired by the historical figure of Scottish King Macbeth I. Spanning one hour and fifty-three minutes, the drama and war film delivers a faithful cinematic translation of the legendary theatrical work.
Should you watch it?
“General Macbeth is urged by his ambitious wife to seize the Scottish throne.”
- It is a feature film adaptation of Shakespeare's classic Scottish play.
- It features General Macbeth and his ambitious wife.
- The plot involves gaining power over the sitting king, Duncan.
- It may not appeal to viewers who dislike adaptations of Shakespearean tragedies.
Watch it if you enjoy feature film adaptations of Shakespeare's Scottish play about power and ambition.
The tone and pacing reflect a dramatic feature film adaptation of a Shakespearean tragedy.
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Where can I stream Macbeth (2015)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms offering the StudioCanal release, though specific current streaming providers are not detailed in the sources.
Is Macbeth (2015) worth watching?
The film holds a user score on The Movie Database and a sixty-six percent rating on CSFD based on thousands of ratings, making it a recognized adaptation of Shakespeare's work.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-three minutes.
When was the film released?
Macbeth premiered on 23 May 2015 at the Cannes Film Festival and was theatrically released in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2015 and in France on 18 November 2015, with a US release listed on 4 December 2015.
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