Hamnet
Teens

Hamnet

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 2025 · 125 min

Hamnet

This historical drama explores the life of Shakespeare's wife, Agnes Hathaway, and the profound grief that followed the loss of their son, Hamnet. It delves into their marriage and the creative inspiration behind Hamlet.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

2/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

3/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Deals with the death of a child
  • Some implied marital intimacy
  • Period setting might be somber at times

Models well

  • Resilience in the face of loss
  • The power of creative expression
  • Enduring love and partnership
  • Maternal strength

Talk about it after

  • Coping with grief and loss
  • Historical context of the 16th century
  • The inspiration behind great art
  • The roles of women in history
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Cast & crew

Jessie Buckley Best Actress Press Room Speech | 98th Oscars (2026)

Chloé Zhao on Cast and Crew Bringing Emotion to the Set of HAMNET

Jessie Buckley Wins the Leading Actress BAFTA for Hamnet | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026

Hamnet Wins the BAFTA for Outstanding British Film | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026

Why author and screenplay co-writer Maggie O'Farrell wrote HAMNET.

"Bye" Official Clip

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