Drama, War, Thriller  •  2025  •  115 min

Macbeth (2025)

Macbeth poster

Macbeth (2025)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Family Values: Strongly Progressive

Viewer Rating
8.3

Overview

Fearless and unforgettably creepy. This high-concept production, filmed live at London’s Donmar Warehouse, stars the formidable talents of David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in Shakespeare’s most infamous tragedy.


Starring Cast

Moyo Akandé  •   Cush Jumbo  •   Cal MacAninch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

Macbeth, 2025 explores the timeless themes of unchecked ambition, the corrupting nature of power, and the profound consequences of guilt. The narrative focuses on universal human failings and the eventual restoration of order, rather than promoting any specific modern political ideology.

Diversity: High
Confidence: High

This production features explicit racial recasting of several key roles, including Lady Macbeth, Ross, and Macduff, with minority actors. The narrative, however, adheres to the traditional framing of Shakespeare's tragedy and does not explicitly critique traditional identities.

Secondary

Gender Swap: Yes
Confidence: High

This adaptation of Macbeth includes instances of gender swapping for established characters. Ross, a male Thane in the original play, is portrayed by a female actor. Similarly, Malcolm, King Duncan's son, is also depicted by a female actor.

Race Swap: Yes
Confidence: Medium

The 2025 production of Macbeth features several characters portrayed by actors of a different race than their established historical or canonical depictions. Lady Macbeth, traditionally depicted as white, is played by a Black actress. Similarly, Ross and Macduff, also historically white Scottish characters, are portrayed by actors of different racial backgrounds.

Family Values: Strongly Progressive
Confidence: Low

The narrative depicts a marriage driven by ambition and manipulation, where traditional gender roles are subverted. This destructive partnership leads to regicide and the brutal annihilation of innocent family units.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Macbeth (2025) does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative focuses on its established plot without incorporating specific queer storylines or representations.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Macbeth (2025) does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film adheres to the traditional narrative of Shakespeare's tragedy, focusing on ambition and power dynamics without incorporating elements related to gender identity or transformation into its plot or character developments.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.8
The Movie Database logo
8.8

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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