'Hamnet' Sets Netflix Release Date After Theatrical and Peacock Run
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Michael Haskoor
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The article announces that the historical drama "Hamnet," directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao and based on Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel, will be released on Netflix after its theatrical run and Peacock streaming debut. The film stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, imagining the tragedy that struck William Shakespeare's family before he wrote Hamlet. It became a major awards-season contender in 2025.
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· 3 pulledHamnet is finally making its way to Netflix.
Directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao and based on Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel, Hamnet imagines the tragedy that struck William Shakespeare's family years before he wrote Hamlet.
The emotional historical drama stars Jessie Buckley as Agnes Shakespeare and Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and quickly became one of the most talked-about prestige releases of 2025.
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