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Enlarge cover image for Hamnet / a Universal Pictures release ; Amblin Entertainment presents a Neal Street production ; produced by Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris ; screenplay by Maggie O'Farrell and Chloé Zhao ; directed by Chloé Zhao. DVD

Hamnet / a Universal Pictures release ; Amblin Entertainment presents a Neal Street production ; produced by Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris ; screenplay by Maggie O'Farrell and Chloé Zhao ; directed by Chloé Zhao.

Zhao, Chloé, (on-screen director,, screenwriter.). O'Farrell, Maggie, 1972- (author,, screenwriter.). Buckley, Jessie, 1989- (actor.). Mescal, Paul, (actor.). Alwyn, Joe, 1991- (actor.). Watson, Emily, 1967- (actor.). Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Joe Alwyn, Emily Watson. (Cast).

Summary:

William Shakespeare falls for the free-spirited Agnes. Their whirlwind romance leads to marriage and three children, but as Will's theatrical ambitions draw him to London, Agnes remains behind to manage the household. When tragedy strikes, their bond is deeply tested—but through grief and resilience, their journey inspires the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 video disc (approximately 126 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen ed.
  • Publisher: [United States] : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2026]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the novel by Maggie O'Farrell.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2025.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Joshua James Richards ; editor, Chloé Zhao ; music, Alexandre Desplat.
Participant or Performer Note:
Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Joe Alwyn, Emily Watson.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Language Note:
English, French or Spanish audio; French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); described video.
Subject:
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 > Family > Drama.
Shakespeare, Hamnet, 1585-1596 > Drama.
Hathaway, Anne, 1556?-1623 > Drama.
Grief > Drama.
Authors, English > 16th century > Drama.
Genre:
Biographical films.
Historical films.
Film adaptations.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 0 of 1 copy available at Town of Plymouth.

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Pease Public Library DVD A HAMNE
Gift?: No
34598000920713 New Movies Checked out 04/27/2026