The Tragedy of Macbeth

About The Tragedy of Macbeth

Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.

The Tragedy of Macbeth is a 2021 drama film directed by Joel Coen. Released in December 2021, it runs 105 minutes.

The film is filed under scotland, ambition, treason, and rise to power. It is adapted from a stage production.

Denzel Washington appears as Macbeth, Frances McDormand as Lady Macbeth, Alex Hassell as Ross, and Bertie Carvel as Banquo. The screenplay is by Joel Coen. Production companies include A24 and IAC Films. In the United States it streams on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel.

Macbeth and Brave make useful companions to The Tragedy of Macbeth, all filed under husband wife relationship and based on play or musical. TMDB voters put it at 6.9 out of 10 across 911 votes and it carries a R rating.