Macbeth (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2006, Macbeth is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Geoffrey Wright, running about 109 minutes. “Something wicked this way comes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Macbeth, loyal to his crime boss, Duncan, is told by witches that he will one day take over. Driven by their prophecy, he and his wife plot to kill Duncan, and takes the leadership of the gang for himself. Maintaining his power will require more murder and violence, finally driving his surviving enemies to unite and destroy him. A sexy, high octane retelling of this classic story.
Who’s in it. Macbeth stars Sam Worthington as MacBeth, Victoria Hill as Lady MacBeth, Lachy Hulme as MacDuff and Kate Bell as 2nd Witch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Macbeth has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from 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 Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Macbeth (2006)?
- In GB, Macbeth is available to rent or buy from 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 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Macbeth?
- Macbeth stars Sam Worthington, Victoria Hill, Lachy Hulme, Kate Bell and Steve Bastoni.
- When was Macbeth released?
- Macbeth was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.