Hamnet Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

The film presents the imagined story of Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, as she grapples with the loss of her only son, Hamnet. It explores the emotional, familial, and artistic consequences of this tragedy, serving as a poignant backdrop to the creation of Shakespeare's renowned play, Hamlet.

Drama Adaptation Historical

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Hamnet.

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  Jessie Buckley

  The Bride!, Judy

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  Paul Mescal

  Foe, Aftersun

Crew Behind the Film

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

The film's director Chloé Zhao last directed Eternals and Nomadland. The film's writer Chloé Zhao last wrote Nomadland.

Director

Chloé Zhao

Screenwriters

Chloé Zhao
Maggie O'Farrell

Producer

Sam Mendes

Additional Information

All Trailers

Official Hamnet movie trailers and clips.

Production Details

What we know about the Hamnet movie production.

Key Facts

• Based on the Shakespeare-era novel by Maggie O'Farrell.

Questions

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Across the Web

• More Info on IMDb