The Tragedy of MacBeth Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 6, 2021

The Tragedy of MacBeth

Release Date: Saturday, December 25, 2021 Limited Friday, January 14, 2022 Apple TV+

A tale of murder, madness, ambition and wrathful cunning.

Director: Joel Coen

Starring: Frances McDormand • Denzel Washington • Brendan Gleeson • Corey Hawkins • Moses Ingram

R Drama 1 hr, 45 m

3.75 / 5.0

81% WILL SEE 19% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: After being convinced by three witches, a Scottish Lord sets out to become the King of Scotland.

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Who stars in The Tragedy of MacBeth – Cast List

F
Frances McDormand
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Nomadland
Denzel Washington
... Lord Macbeth

Here Comes The Flood, Highest 2 Lowest
Brendan Gleeson
... King Duncan

H Is For Hawk, Troy
C
Corey Hawkins
... Macduff

Crime 101, The Color Purple
M
Moses Ingram
... Lady Macduff

A House of Dynamite, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Series)
H
Harry Melling
... Malcolm

Pillion, The Pale Blue Eye
R
Ralph Ineson
... The Captain

Fantastic Four: The First Steps, Nosferatu
B
Brian Thompson
... Young Murderer

Freddy vs. Jason
S
Sean Patrick Thomas
... Monteith

The Curse of La Llorona, The Fountain
L
Lucas Barker
... Fleance

Who is making The Tragedy of MacBeth – Crew List

A look at The Tragedy of MacBeth behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Joel Coen last helmed The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and Hail, Caesar!. The film's writer Joel Coen last penned The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and Suburbicon.

Director: Joel Coen
Screenwriter: Joel Coen
Producers: Joel Coen
Robert Graf
Frances McDormand
Scott Rudin

Studios: Apple Original Films; A24
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Tragedy of MacBeth

Key Facts

This will be a black-and-white film (6/6/2021).
Based onMacbeth by William Shakespeare.
Based on the Shakespeare classic.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2021

Completed

Changed The Tragedy of MacBeth movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2021

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for for violence
Runtime: 1 hr, 45 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Tragedy of MacBeth Trailers and Clips

The Tragedy of MacBeth

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The Tragedy of MacBeth Release Date: When was the film released?

The Tragedy of MacBeth was released in limited movie theaters on Saturday, December 25 , 2021. There were two other movies released on the same date, including American Underdog and A Journal for Jordan. As a limited release, The Tragedy of MacBeth was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for The Tragedy of MacBeth is currently being determined. Stay tuned!