Hamnet (Blu-ray) (UK Import)

Directed by Chloé Zhao

Starring: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, Jacobi Jupe, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Olivia Lynes, Noah Jupe, Faith Delaney, Freya Hannan-Mills
Contributors: Nicolas Gonda, Pippa Harris, Liza Marshall, Sam Mendes, Steven Spielberg, Chloé Zhao, Maggie O'Farrell, Max Richter, Lukasz Zal
Studio: Universal Pictures
Genre: Drama
Main Language: English
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French-European, German, (See full list) Italian, Norwegian, Spanish-Castilian, Swedish (See less)
Dubbing Language: French-European, German, Italian, Spanish-Castilian
Region: Region A,B,C
Release Date: 13 Apr 2026
Originally Issued: 2026
No of Discs: 1
BBFC Cert: (12a) Suitable for 12 years and over.
Run Time: 126 minutes

Description

Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley star in this historical drama directed by Chloé Zhao. A deep connection forms between William Shakespeare (Mescal) and Agnes Hathaway (Buckley) when they meet and the two soon marry. They have a daughter, Susanna (Bodhi Rae Breathnach), followed by twins Hamnet and Judith (Jacobi Jupe and Olivia Lynes).

As William finds success in London, Agnes and the children remain in Stratford-upon-Avon but when the family suffers a devastating loss, William is compelled to write his greatest play yet. The cast also includes Emily Watson, Joe Alywn and Noah Jupe.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Commentary: Chloé Zhao (director)
• Other Documentary: 'Family Is Forever'; 'Cultivating Creativity'; 'Recreating the Tudor Period'