Hamnet Trailer & Fun Facts
Hamnet Synopsis:
Hamnet is a fictional drama about William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife, Agnes Shakespeare (Jessie Buckley). The film explores their passionate marriage and the devastating grief that follows the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet, who succumbs to the plague. As the couple struggles with profound personal tragedy, this intense private loss becomes the heart-stopping inspiration for Shakespeare's iconic play, Hamlet, immortalizing their sorrow through art.
Genre: Drama
Release Date: In theaters December 12th, 2025
Hamnet Fun Facts:
Oscar-Winning Director:
The movie is directed by Chloé Zhao; she won the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Picture for her earlier film, Nomadland (2020).
Screenplay Collaboration:
Director Chloé Zhao co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O'Farrell, who is also the author of the historical fiction novel Hamnet. This collaboration ensured that the movie adaptation stayed very faithful to the storyline of the highly award-winning novel.
Oscar Nominee Lead Couple:
The movie features Jessie Buckley (an Oscar nominee for The Lost Daughter) as Agnes Shakespeare and Paul Mescal (an Oscar nominee for Aftersun) as William Shakespeare.
Legendary Producers:
The movie is produced by some of the biggest names in the industry, including Sam Mendes and Steven Spielberg, under his Amblin Entertainment company.
Two Brothers Take on Hamnet and Hamlet:
The character of Hamnet is played by rising child star Jacobi Jupe, while his older brother Noah Jupe (A Quiet Place) played the role of Hamlet on stage in the movie.
Film Festivals:
Hamnet had its world premiere at major film festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2025, with a limited theatrical release on November 27th, 2025, before its nationwide release on December 12th, 2025, in North America.