Hamnet

Our Select strand presents Hamnet, a moving historical drama based on the acclaimed novel exploring the life and loss that inspired one of literature’s most enduring tragedies. Set in 16th-century England, the film follows Agnes and William Shakespeare as they grapple with the devastating death of their young son, Hamnet. Rich in atmosphere and emotional depth, the story examines grief, family and the transformative power of art in the face of unimaginable loss. Beautifully performed and deeply affecting, Hamnet is an intimate and poetic portrait of love, memory and the lives behind literary history.

2025 / 12A / 125 mins / Drama

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