Hamnet

Author

Chloé Zhao

Call Number

• 4K BLU-RAY DRAMA (CEN)

Edition

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray edition ; Collector's edition

Languages

In English, French or Spanish, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English DVS (Blu-ray only).

Performers

Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, Noah Jupe.

Publication Information

[Universal City, CA] : Studio Distribution Services

Physical Description

2 videodiscs (126 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPA rating: PG-13; thematic content, some strong sexuality, and partial nudity.

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.

Notes

This is a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and requires a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player; it will not play in standard Blu-ray or DVD players. For full 4K UHD effects, a 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR and a high-speed HDMI (category 2) cable are required.

Based on the novel "Hamnet" written by Maggie O'Farrell.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2025.

Bonus features: Family is forever ; Cultivating creativity ; Recreating the Tudor period ; feature commentary with director Chloé Zhao.

Contents

• [Disc one.] 4K Ultra HD version
• [Disc two.] Blu-ray version.