Hamnet

A grieving widow named Agnes Shakespeare must navigate profound loss after her son Hamnet dies at eleven, while her husband William grapples with the cruel reality of plague and mortality in 16th-century England. As a healer, she finds herself torn between mourning their shared tragedy and providing for their remaining children. Directed by Chloe Zhao and written by Chloe Zhao and Maggie O'Farrell, this emotionally powerful drama features Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal in lead roles. The film has received strong critical acclaim with an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 92% audience score on Popcornmeter.