Was William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" inspired by the death of his son?

Chloé Zhao’s film is now a Best Picture contender.

While Sinners and One Battle for Another will likely duke it out for most wins at the 2026 Oscars, Hamnet is still a shoo-in ...

A book-to-screen adaptation based on the celebrated 2020 novel of the same name by Maggie O’Farrell, Hamnet centers on Paul Mescal’s William Shakespeareand Jamie Buckley’s Anne Hathaway as the bard ...

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Hamnet is now streaming on Peacock.

An actress who featured in the Oscar-tipped film Hamnet said her training as a midwife had helped her win roles. Laura Guest ...

So you loved the best picture nominee Hamnet. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. They came back with suggestions for Shakespeare, cottage-core and more.

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Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell has spoken about the figures who have shaped and inspired her career, as she appears on The ...

Buckley has been nominated for a best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's wife in Hamnet. The film "brought me into this next chapter of my life as a mother," Buckley says.