Overview
- Directed by Chloé Zhao and co-written with novelist Maggie O’Farrell, the adaptation stars Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mescal as William.
- After a sustained theatrical run, the film began streaming exclusively on Peacock on March 6 and is also available to rent or buy on major digital platforms.
- Festival and critical reception has been strong, with Buckley widely viewed as a leading Best Actress contender this awards season.
- The story focuses on a family’s loss and depicts divergent ways of mourning, placing maternal experience at the center.
- Reviews highlight Zhao’s nature-attuned visual style and describe the film as a fictional reimagining that prompts debate over historical fidelity and Shakespeare’s inspirations.