This work explores the profound love and loss that fueled Shakespeare's creation of Hamlet.
Set in 16th-century England, this tale focuses on Agnes Shakespeare's profound grief following the death of her eleven-year-old son, Hamnet. As she and her husband, William, confront the fragility of life and the devastation of the plague, Agnes, a healer, must navigate her sorrow to provide for their remaining children, Judith and Susanna. This deeply emotional narrative reveals the origins of Shakespeare's famous tragedy.
DIRECTOR
Chloé ZhaoRATING
Genres
Drama, History, RomanceRuntime
2hr 6minAge Rating
PG-13Production Countries
United States, United KingdomRELEASE DATE
Nov 27, 2025