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Hamnet Film Triumphs with 11 Critics Choice Nominations

12/20/2025

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Story summary

The film “Hamnet,” directed by Chloé Zhao, centers on the life and death of Hamnet Shakespeare, who died at age 11 from the bubonic plague.
Co-written by Chloé Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell, the film has earned acclaim, including awards at the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals.
The film received 11 Critics Choice nominations and six Golden Globes nods.
The film ends with Agnes attending the first performance of Hamlet, a moment that embodies betrayal and tribute in her son’s name.

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Story summary

The film “Hamnet,” directed by Chloé Zhao, centers on the life and death of Hamnet Shakespeare, who died at age 11 from the bubonic plague.
Co-written by Chloé Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell, the film has earned acclaim, including awards at the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals.
The film received 11 Critics Choice nominations and six Golden Globes nods.
The film ends with Agnes attending the first performance of Hamlet, a moment that embodies betrayal and tribute in her son’s name.