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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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Macbeth | Official Trailer | National Theatre at HomeOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-31

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

British Theatre Live Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Simon Godwin

Screenplay & Story

William Shakespeare

Department Leadership Roster

Frankie Bradshaw

Costume Design

Simon Godwin

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)NR

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.).