Macbeth (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2018, Macbeth is a drama film directed by Kit Monkman, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Entirely shot on green screen, Shakespeare’s Macbeth has been reinvented by director Kit Monkman (The Knife That Killed Me) in an exciting new film adaptation. Starring Mark Rowley, (The Last Kingdom, Luther). Monkman’s unique adaptation successfully bridges the gap between theatre and film to create a wholly new type of imaginative space. This radical new adaptation puts the audience’s engagement with the story centre-stage, amplifying the theatrical context of the original and creating truly innovative and thrilling cinematic vistas, whilst maintaining the language and themes of Shakespeare’s original play. Using background matte painting and computer modelling to generate the world in which the action plays out, the green screen allows Monkman to create his vision of a multi-tiered globe in which the characters play out their various fates.
Who’s in it. Macbeth stars Mark Rowley as Macbeth, Al Weaver as Banquo, Akiya Henry as Lady Macbeth and Charles Mnene as Macduff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Macbeth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and 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 (2018)?
- In US, Macbeth is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and 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 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Macbeth?
- Macbeth stars Mark Rowley, Al Weaver, Akiya Henry, Charles Mnene and David Bark-Jones.
- When was Macbeth released?
- Macbeth was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.