Overview
- Directed by Chloé Zhao from Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 bestseller, the film reframes Shakespeare’s family tragedy through Agnes Hathaway’s perspective and interwoven timelines.
- The production won Golden Globes for best film and best actress, with Jessie Buckley recognized for her portrayal of Agnes.
- Paul Mescal plays a pre-fame William Shakespeare in a performance shaped by Zhao’s body‑focused, minimalist direction.
- O’Farrell co-wrote the screenplay with Zhao, and the film runs 125 minutes.
- The release includes cinema screenings in multiple markets and availability on Apple TV in select territories, as the movie positions for the Oscars.