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The Tragedy of Macbeth 2021

Movie · 105 min · English · September 24, 2021

Directed by Joel CoenWritten by Joel Coen

Starring Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins

A 2021 American tragedy film, The Tragedy of Macbeth was written, directed and produced by Joel Coen based on the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. This marks the first film directed by one of the Coen brothers without the involvement of the other. Starring Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand (who also produced the film), Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, Kathryn Hunter, and Brendan Gleeson, the movie premiered at the 2021 New York Film Festival on September 24, 2021. After a limited theatrical release on December 25, 2021 by A24, it was made available through streaming on Apple TV+ on January 14, 2022. The film received critical acclaim for its direction, cinematography, and performances, particularly Washington, McDormand, and Hunter. Washington was nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Awards, Screen Actors Guild Award, Golden Globe Award, and Critics' Choice Award for his role as Macbeth. Additionally, the film earned Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography and Best Production Design.