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 / 5.0

84% WILL SEE 16% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The story revolves around Macbeth and Banquo, generals under the command of Duncan, the King of Scotland.

Drama Adaptation Based on Play

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Who stars in Macbeth – Cast List

Michael Fassbender
... Macbeth

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Marion Cotillard
... Lady Macbeth

Inception, Lee

Who is making Macbeth – Crew List

A look at Macbeth behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Justin Kurzel last helmed The Order and Nitram. The film's writer Todd Louiso last penned The Marc Pease Experience.

Director: Justin Kurzel
Screenwriter: Todd Louiso
Producers: Jeffrey Levy-Hinte
Mary Jane Skalski

Studios: The Weinstein Company
Production Company: See-Saw Films

Production – What we know about the Macbeth

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).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2015

Completed

Changed Macbeth movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2014

Production

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

May 2013

Pre-Production

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: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Macbeth Trailers and Clips

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Macbeth Release Date: When was the film released?

Macbeth was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 4 , 2015. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Krampus, The Lady in the Van and MI-5. As a limited release, Macbeth was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.