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Macbeth

1971, English. Directed by Roman Polanski.

Scotland, 11th century. Driven by the twisted prophecy of three witches and the ruthless ambition of his wife, warlord Macbeth, bold and brave, but also weak and hesitant, betrays his good king and his brothers in arms and sinks into the bloody mud of a path with no return, sown with crime and suspicion.

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Runtime
2h 21m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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7.1/10 from 312 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
20 December 1971
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Written by
Kenneth Tynan, Roman Polanski
Budget
$2.4M
Box office
$1M
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Macbeth: quick answers

Is Macbeth worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 312 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Macbeth?

Macbeth runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).

Does Macbeth have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Macbeth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Is Macbeth suitable for kids?

Macbeth is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What movies are like Macbeth?

If you liked Macbeth, try Macbeth, Braveheart, The King.

Who directed Macbeth?

Macbeth (1971) was directed by Roman Polanski and stars Jon Finch, Francesca Annis, Martin Shaw.

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