Hamnet

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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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A haunting journey through deep sorrow beautifully captured by Chloé Zhao, Hamnet will utterly crush you.

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Wenlei Ma

The Nightly (AU)

8h

4.5/5

At the risk of seeming woo-woo, Hamnet does hold you in a metaphorical embrace, one which gives you permission to feel connected to emotions the rest of the world tells you to push down.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Jan 15

Mescal, rightly, takes a back seat while Buckley lets rip with the most astounding ferocity. It is ruthlessly manipulative and maybe you will be able to resist. But I’d take a hanky all the same.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Jan 13

4/5

The film’s storyline is more straightforward than the book’s and its main points are spelt out more emphatically but if the plot loses some of its delicacy on screen, the impact of its ending makes up for it.

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Mel Campbell

ABC Radio (Australia)

13h

Had so many things I love in a film, and Zhao’s direction is also beautiful: it’s so fresh and atmospheric and impressionistic. I just wish I liked it more. … [Buckley] goes off-chops in the final sequence. It’s kind of silly … but I didn’t want to laugh…

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Gustavo Herrera Taboada

Cinencuentro

23h

[Jacobi Jupe] is the film's greatest revelation and certainly a match for Buckley. [Full review in Spanish]

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Randy Meeks

Espinof

3d

4/5

There's nothing in this film that isn't meticulously crafted, leading every thread to an incredible conclusion, the best ending in recent years, one that will convince even those who were hesitant during the first two acts. [Full review in Spanish]

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Sandra

17h

This is what movies are supposed to be like. Great story, phenomenal actors, smart, beautiful, fascinating script… gorgeous scenery… best movie of this generation… thank you to all who brought us this masterpiece instead of the garbage that’s taking over theaters.

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Roxanne

22h

This was a great drama, for anyone who likes historical. Steven Spielberg did a great job!!

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Andrew

1d

If you don't cry watching this movie you're a freaking jerk and there'a no hope for you. This is a movie that puts a halt to all your mundane predilections and checks your biases of what a Hollywood movie can be. Do your heart a favor and go see this.

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Bcogs

1d

Excellent story, beautifully composed, outstanding acting,

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JoMoSar

1d

The wonderful performance and extraordinary expressive, alluring face of Jessie Buckley made this a 5-star movie.

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Sylvia

1d

Actors were casted perfectly. It was enlightening to say the least. The movie ascended to an exciting finale. Very thought provoking!!

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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): Dec 5, 2025, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.1M
Runtime: 2h 5m

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