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Macbeth Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 31, 2016

Macbeth

Release Date: Friday, December 4, 2015 Limited

Director: Justin Kurzel

Starring: Michael Fassbender Marion Cotillard

R Drama 1 hr, 50 m

  • 4 / 5
85% 15%

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
The story revolves around Macbeth and Banquo, generals under the command of Duncan, the King of Scotland.
Cited as paraphrased plot formulation from hollywoodreporter.com
Drama Adaptation Based on Play

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Macbeth.

Crew Behind the Film

The Macbeth behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Justin Kurzel last directed The Order and Nitram. The film's writer Todd Louiso last wrote The Marc Pease Experience.

Screenwriter
Producers
Jeffrey Levy-Hinte
Mary Jane Skalski

Production Details

What we know about the Macbeth movie production.

Key Facts

  • Based on Shakespeare's Scottish play. The script is billed as an updated version of Shakespeare's tale of revenge and ambition, complete with the blood and thunder of the original tragedy (Hollywood Reporter, 5/1/2013).

Production Updates for Macbeth

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Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. As of January 30th 2014, they started filming the movie.

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Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
R Restricted for strong violence and brief sexuality
Runtime
1 hr, 50 m
Tagline
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Language
English

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Release Dates

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Macbeth was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 4, 2015. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including Krampus, Every Thing Will Be Fine and The Wannabe. As a limited release, Macbeth was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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