Macbeth (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Macbeth is a 2015 war drama directed by Justin Kurzel, starring Marion Cotillard and Michael Fassbender. It is based on Macbeth by William Shakespeare and Barbara Mowat. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $16.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Justin Kurzel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Macbeth About?
The premise of Macbeth without spoilers, adapted from Macbeth by William Shakespeare and Barbara Mowat. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
Amidst a war-torn Scotland, a courageous warrior receives a prophecy that ignites an insatiable ambition within him. Driven by his desire for power, he embarks on a ruthless path, grappling with treacherous circumstances and the consequences of his choices. This gripping drama offers a visceral exploration of passion, loyalty, and the devastating impact of unchecked ambition, reimagining Shakespeare's iconic character.
Macbeth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- scotland
- king
- ambition
- shakespeare adaptation
- shakespeare play
- based on play
- prophecy
- murder
- throne
- medieval times
- castle
- shakespeare's macbeth
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- kingdom
- battle
- rise to power
- grieving
- civil war
- tyranny
- death of protagonist
- tragedy drama
- 11th century
- loss of wife
- death of wife
- insanity
- stabbed to death
- sex standing up
- sex scene
- blood on hands
- betrayal
- villain as protagonist
- revenge
- witch
- combat
- traitor
- husband wife relationship
- stabbing
- somnambulism
- sword fight
- ambitious wife
- sword
- queen
- warrior
- battlefield
- witchcraft
- character name as title
- macbeth character
- lady macbeth character
- infant
- feast
- ghost
Where to Watch Macbeth
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Macbeth Cast
Marion Cotillard leads the cast, with Michael Fassbender. Directed by Justin Kurzel.
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Director Justin Kurzel
Macbeth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Macbeth 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
227 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Macbeth Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Macbeth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds with a poignant Act I, where the Macbeths mourn the loss of their child during a solemn funeral that is not part of the original play. Following this, Macbeth triumphs in a civil war battle leading King Duncan’s forces, despite suffering heavy losses, including that of young soldiers. Mysterious Three Witches, accompanied by a girl and an infant, approach Macbeth and Banquo, proclaiming Macbeth’s future as Thane of Cawdor and King, while heralding Banquo as the progenitor of kings, before vanishing into thin air.
Full summary
The whole story of Macbeth, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Macbeth Box Office
Macbeth grossed $16.3 million worldwide. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $15.2 million (93%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$16.3M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
- International
- $15.2M
Macbeth Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer MACBETH - Official Trailer #2
- Clip MACBETH - Official Clip "Battle" - With Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard
- Clip MACBETH - Official Clip "Coronation" - With Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard
How Well Do You Know Macbeth?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Macbeth Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “맥베스” and “Макбет”.
- Also known as
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- 맥베스
- Макбет
- Μάκβεθ
- Makbet
- مكبث
- 麦克白
- מקבת
- Macbeth: Ambição e Guerra
- 馬克白
- Makbets
- マクベス
- Quyền Lực Chết, მაკბეტი
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- Makbetas
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Macbeth FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Macbeth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Macbeth?
Macbeth runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Macbeth released?
Macbeth was released on December 4, 2015.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Justin Kurzel.
More films by Justin Kurzel Who is in the cast of Macbeth?
Macbeth stars Marion Cotillard and Michael Fassbender.
Where can I watch Macbeth?
In the US, Macbeth is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+ and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Macbeth make at the box office?
Macbeth grossed $16.3 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $15.2 million international).
How is Macbeth rated?
Macbeth has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Is Macbeth based on a book?
Yes. Macbeth is adapted from Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Barbara Mowat and Paul Werstine.
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