Macbeth (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2015, Macbeth is a drama, adventure, war and history film directed by Justin Kurzel, running about 113 minutes. “All hail Macbeth that shall be king” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Feature film adaptation of Shakespeare's Scottish play about General Macbeth whose ambitious wife urges him to use wicked means in order to gain power of the throne over the sitting king, Duncan.
Who’s in it. Macbeth stars Michael Fassbender as Macbeth, Marion Cotillard as Lady Macbeth, Paddy Considine as Banquo and Sean Harris as Macduff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Macbeth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 (2015)?
- In US, Macbeth is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Macbeth worth watching?
- Macbeth holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Macbeth?
- Macbeth stars Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Paddy Considine, Sean Harris and Jack Reynor.
- When was Macbeth released?
- Macbeth was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.