Macbeth 2015
"All hail Macbeth that shall be king"
Justin Kurzel's visceral 2015 adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth (2015) plunges viewers into a brooding, blood-soaked tale of ambition and guilt set against the rugged Scottish Highlands.
Director: Justin Kurzel
Cast
Michael Fassbender
Macbeth
Marion Cotillard
Lady Macbeth
Paddy Considine
Banquo
Sean Harris
Macduff
Jack Reynor
Malcolm
Elizabeth Debicki
Lady Macduff
David Thewlis
Duncan
David Hayman
Lennox
Maurice Roëves
Menteith
Ross Anderson
Rosse
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macbeth (2015) about?
Justin Kurzel's adaptation follows General Macbeth as he's consumed by prophecies of kingship and his wife's ruthless ambition. Their violent ascent to power unravels into paranoia and madness, set against the brutal backdrop of medieval Scotland.
Who directed Macbeth?
Justin Kurzel directs this gripping adaptation, bringing a visceral, atmospheric approach to Shakespeare's classic tragedy.
Who stars in Macbeth?
The film stars Michael Fassbender as Macbeth, Marion Cotillard as Lady Macbeth, with Paddy Considine, Sean Harris, and Jack Reynor rounding out the intense ensemble.
Is Macbeth (2015) worth watching?
With its stark visuals, powerhouse performances, and unrelenting tension, Macbeth (2015) is a standout for fans of Shakespearean drama and psychological thrillers alike. The raw direction and haunting atmosphere make it a memorable—if harrowing—experience.
How long is Macbeth?
The film runs for 113 minutes.
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Macbeth (2015): A Dark Descent into Ambition and Guilt — Full Movie Info
Justin Kurzel's visceral 2015 adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth (2015) plunges viewers into a brooding, blood-soaked tale of ambition and guilt set against the rugged Scottish Highlands. Michael Fassbender commands the screen as the titular warrior, whose fatal encounter with three witches and the fiery prodding of his wife—played with haunting intensity by Marion Cotillard—set him on a violent path to seize the crown from King Duncan. Shot through with the stark brutality of war and the suffocating dread of supernatural forces, this dark drama twists the Bard's timeless story into a gothic nightmare where loyalty curdles into paranoia and power tastes like ash.
Fassbender's Macbeth is a storm of contradictions: a loyal general turned tyrant, a man torn between destiny and damnation, all while Cotillard's Lady Macbeth burns with a hunger that outpaces his own. Kurzel's direction leans into the raw textures of war and nature, creating an atmosphere thick with smoke, rain, and blood—where every crown feels like a curse. The film's themes of ambition, fate, and moral decay unfold with hypnotic dread, leaving audiences to ponder how far one man will go when the voices of fate whisper lies into his ear.
