The year is 1613, and Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground. Devastated, Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Haunted by the death of his only son, Hamnet, he struggles to mend the broken relationship with his wife and daughters. In so doing, he is ruthlessly forced to examine his own failings as a husband and father.
Directed, produced by, and starring 5x Oscar nominee, and 4x BAFTA award winner Kenneth Branagh! Also starring Oscar winner Judi Dench, and 2x Oscar nominee Ian McKellen!
“brilliant and touching performances from Branagh (in heavy makeup mind you), Dench, and McKellen, along with a standout performance from Kathryn Wilder…does justice to the Bard…striking and poignant” (Film Threat)
“a tender, intelligent imagining of the playwright…Dench and McKellen are quietly superb” (Screen Daily)