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Macbeth

Macbeth

20258.81h 55m

Overview

Fearless and unforgettably creepy. This high-concept production, filmed live at London’s Donmar Warehouse, stars the formidable talents of David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in Shakespeare’s most infamous tragedy.

Directed by Max Webster
Written by William Shakespeare
Produced by Tim Sheader, Emily Cecil-Dennett
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Top Cast

David Tennant

David Tennant

Macbeth

Cush Jumbo

Cush Jumbo

Lady Macbeth

Cal MacAninch

Cal MacAninch

Banquo

Noof Ousellam

Noof Ousellam

Macduff

Rona Morison

Rona Morison

Lady Macduff

R

Ros Watt

Malcolm

Benny Young

Benny Young

Duncan / Doctor

B

Brian James O'Sullivan

Donalbain / Soldier / Murderer / Musician

Moyo Akandé

Moyo Akandé

Ross

Jatinder Singh Randhawa

Jatinder Singh Randhawa

The Porter / Seytan

Themes & Keywords

witchsuicideprophecyambitionbased on play or musicalmurderbetrayalstage performancerevenge tragedyfilmed theaterrevenge thrillermacbeth

About Macbeth

Macbeth is a drama, war, thriller film released in 2025 exploring themes of witch, suicide, prophecy, ambition, based on play or musical, murder. Directed by Max Webster, it stars David Tennant, Cush Jumbo, Cal MacAninch. Fearless and unforgettably creepy. This high-concept production, filmed live at London’s Donmar Warehouse, stars the formidable talents of David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in Shakespeare’s most infamous tragedy.

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