HAMNET

A Film by Chloé Zhao

6 OSCAR NOMINATIONS BEST PICTURE ACADEMY AWARDS 2026

🎭 WELCOME TO HAMNET

Step into 16th century Stratford-upon-Avon and witness the heartbreaking, beautiful story that inspired one of literature's greatest works. This film is presented with Spanish subtitles for our Latin American friends, and for English speakers, consider this your invitation to learn Spanish through the beauty of cinema. No ads, no interruptions, just pure storytelling. Share your thoughts and emotions after watching!

Love always, Dijhor
"Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak whispers the o'er-fraught heart and bids it break."
— William Shakespeare, Macbeth

Movie Information

Director

Chloé Zhao

Screenplay

Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell

Year

2025

Runtime

138 minutes

Language

English with Spanish Subtitles

Festival

Telluride Film Festival Premiere

Plot Summary

Based on Maggie O'Farrell's acclaimed novel, Hamnet explores the imagined family life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes after the tragic death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet. Set in 1596 Stratford-upon-Avon, the film portrays how this devastating loss affects their marriage and is depicted as inspiring Shakespeare's later masterpiece, Hamlet.

Main Cast

Jessie Buckley
as Agnes (Anne) Shakespeare
Paul Mescal
as William Shakespeare
Emily Watson
as Mary Shakespeare
Joe Alwyn
as John Shakespeare
Jacobi Jupe
as Hamnet Shakespeare

🎭 WATCH HAMNET NOW

Full Film • Spanish Subtitles • HD Quality

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5. Recommended: Watch with headphones for immersive audio

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Emotional Content Warning

This film deals with themes of grief, loss, and parental love. It may be emotionally intense for some viewers.

🏆 Oscar Nominations

Best Picture
Best Actress
Jessie Buckley as Agnes
Adapted Screenplay
Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell
Best Director
Chloé Zhao
Original Score
Ludovico Einaudi
Best Casting
Francine Maisler

Critical Acclaim

95%
Rotten Tomatoes
88
Metacritic
A-
Entertainment Weekly
4/4
Chicago Sun-Times
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