National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
2024, English. Directed by Sam Mendes.
Returning to cinemas in 2027. In 1964, Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Sir John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Sam MendesDirector
- Johnny FlynnRichard Burton
- Mark GatissSir John Gielgud
- Tuppence MiddletonElizabeth Taylor
- Aysha KalaAssistant to Sir John Gielgud
- Luke NorrisWilliam Redfield
- Allan CordunerHume Cronyn
- Ryan EllsworthGeorge Voskovec
- Elena DeliaJessica Levy
- Huw ParmenterClement Fowler
- Laurence Ubong WilliamsHugh McHaffie
- Michael WaltersCast
- Mark ExtanceMick Burrows
Details
- Released
- 21 March 2024
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jack Thorne
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What National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is based on
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is adapted from a play or musical.
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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue runs 165 minutes (2h 45m).
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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 March 2024. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue?
If you liked National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue, try The House of Tomorrow, Mickybo and Me, Hooking Up.
Who directed National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue?
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue (2024) was directed by Sam Mendes and stars Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss, Tuppence Middleton.
What is National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue based on?
National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is adapted from a play or musical.