

National Theatre Live: Macbeth
Synopsis
Blood will have blood. Unbridled ambition, supernatural forces, and murderous desires reign supreme in Shakespeare's most poetic examination of evil. When three witches tell Macbeth that he will become King of Scotland, he plots with his wife to attain the title through an assassination; a bloody act that gives him his crown and sends him careening down the path of his own undoing.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Macbeth | Official Trailer | National Theatre at HomeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-31
Top Cast
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Macbeth
Indira Varma
Lady Macbeth
Ben Allen
Ross
Ewan Black
Malcolm
Levi Brown
Angus
Jonathan Case
Seyton
Lola Shalam
Third Witch
Lucy Mangan
First Witch
Danielle Fiamanya
Second Witch
Richard Pepper
Lennox
Michael Hodgson
Second Murderer
Keith Fleming
King Duncan/Siward
Steffan Rhodri
Banquo
Ethan Thomas
Fleance
Jake Neads
First Murderer/Donalbain
Rebecca Scroggs
Lady Macduff/Doctor
Rose Riley
Menteith
Ben Turner
Macduff
Release History & Theatrical Window
British Theatre Live Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 2, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Godwin
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Godwin
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Frankie Bradshaw
Costume Design
Simon Godwin
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Macbeth
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What is National Theatre Live: Macbeth about?
Blood will have blood. Unbridled ambition, supernatural forces, and murderous desires reign supreme in Shakespeare's most poetic examination of evil. When three witches tell Macbeth that he will become King of Scotland, he plots with his wife to attain the title through an assassination; a bloody act that gives him his crown and sends him careening down the path of his own undoing.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Macbeth?
National Theatre Live: Macbeth was directed by Simon Godwin.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Macbeth?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Macbeth includes Ralph Fiennes, Indira Varma, Ben Allen, Ewan Black, Levi Brown.
When was National Theatre Live: Macbeth released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Macbeth was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: Macbeth?
National Theatre Live: Macbeth holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















