Macbeth (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1971, Macbeth is a drama and war film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. Scotland, 11th century. Driven by the twisted prophecy of three witches and the ruthless ambition of his wife, warlord Macbeth, bold and brave, but also weak and hesitant, betrays his good king and his brothers in arms and sinks into the bloody mud of a path with no return, sown with crime and suspicion.
Who’s in it. Macbeth stars Jon Finch as Macbeth, Francesca Annis as Lady Macbeth, Martin Shaw as Banquo and John Stride as Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Macbeth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Macbeth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Macbeth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Macbeth (1971)?
- In US, Macbeth is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Macbeth worth watching?
- Macbeth holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Macbeth?
- Macbeth stars Jon Finch, Francesca Annis, Martin Shaw, John Stride and Nicholas Selby.
- When was Macbeth released?
- Macbeth was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.