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The Tragedy of Macbeth

6.9/10

Rating

105 min

Runtime

2021

Release Year

Joel Coen

Director

Cast

Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Alex Hassell, Bertie Carvel, Brendan Gleeson

Quick Synopsis

In Scotland, Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, encounters three witches who predict that he will eventually become the King of Scotland. Motivated by this prophecy and encouraged by his wife, Lady Macbeth, he decides to take matters into his own hands. Macbeth murders King Duncan and seizes the throne, setting off a series of events driven by ambition and power.

Detailed Synopsis of The Tragedy of Macbeth

Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.

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