Hamnet (2025)
English drama film directed by Chloé Zhao
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m 125 min
- Released
- 27 November 2025
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Hamnet has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 27 November 2025. It is directed by Chloé Zhao and stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal and Zac Wishart.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Chloé Zhao
- Cast
- Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart, James Lintern, Joe Alwyn, Justine Mitchell, Eva Wishart, Effie Linnen, Emily Watson, David Wilmot, Freya Hannan-Mills, Dainton Anderson
- Cinematography
- Łukasz Żal
- Editing
- Affonso Gonçalves, Chloé Zhao
- Music
- Max Richter
- Written by
- Chloé Zhao, Maggie O'Farrell
- Produced by
- Pippa Harris, Sam Mendes, Steven Spielberg
- Production
- Neal Street Productions, Amblin Partners
- Distribution
- Focus Features, Universal Pictures, UIP-Dunafilm
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $30 million
- Awards
- Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama; Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
- Based on
- Hamnet
- Set in
- Stratford-upon-Avon, London
- Filmed in
- Wales, Herefordshire, The Charterhouse
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 27 November 2025
- First shown
- 29 August 2025 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Hamnet?
Hamnet has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes, or 125 min.
When did Hamnet release?
Hamnet released on 27 November 2025.
Who directed Hamnet?
Hamnet is directed by Chloé Zhao.
Who is in the cast of Hamnet?
The cast of Hamnet includes Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart, James Lintern, Joe Alwyn and Justine Mitchell.
What is the budget of Hamnet?
The budget of Hamnet is reported as $30 million.
What is Hamnet rated in the US?
Hamnet is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Hamnet based on a true story or a book?
Hamnet is based on Hamnet.
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