Hamnet

Set in England during the 1580s, this historical drama follows the relationship between William Shakespeare and Agnes, a free-spirited woman skilled in herbalism. After marrying and starting a family with three children, William moves to London to pursue his ambitions as a playwright while Agnes manages their home in Stratford-upon-Avon. The couple's bond is tested when a plague strikes the country, leading to a profound family tragedy. This experience of loss serves as the emotional inspiration for William to write the play Hamlet.

The film was directed by Chloé Zhao, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O'Farrell. This production follows Zhao's previous work on The Rider, Eternals, and Nomadland. The lead roles are played by Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mescal as Will, supported by Emily Watson and Joe Alwyn. Produced by companies including Amblin Entertainment and Neal Street Productions, the film had a budget of 30 million USD and earned 108 million USD at the worldwide box office.

Audience reception has been positive, with a rating of 7.9/10 on IMDb from 89,000 votes and 7.7/10 on TMDB from 1,625 votes. Film critics gave the movie an even higher rating of 8.3/10 based on 340 reviews.