Lady Macbeth (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2016, Lady Macbeth is a drama film directed by William Oldroyd, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Rural England, 1865. Katherine, suffocated by her loveless marriage to a bitter man and restrained by his father's tyranny, unleashes an irresistible force within her, so powerful that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
Who’s in it. Lady Macbeth stars Florence Pugh as Katherine Lester, Cosmo Jarvis as Sebastian, Paul Hilton as Alexander Lester and Naomi Ackie as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Lady Macbeth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
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 Lady Macbeth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Macbeth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Macbeth (2016)?
- In US, Lady 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 Lady Macbeth worth watching?
- Lady Macbeth holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady Macbeth?
- Lady Macbeth stars Florence Pugh, Cosmo Jarvis, Paul Hilton, Naomi Ackie and Christopher Fairbank.
- When was Lady Macbeth released?
- Lady Macbeth was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.