Macbeth with Patrick Stewart

Sir Patrick Stewart stars in a gripping cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare’s blood-soaked tragedy, transplanted into a contemporary world. Director Rupert Goold relocates the Scottish play to the oppressive atmosphere of Nicolae Ceaușescu’s Romania, drawing parallels between the ruthless dictator and Macbeth’s insatiable lust for power. The iconic Three Witches are reimagined as hospital nurses, their spectral presence underscoring the horror of Macbeth’s murderous reign. Shot on location in the eerie underground labyrinth of Welbeck Abbey, Nottinghamshire, this film is based on the Tony Award-winning stage production starring Sir Patrick Stewart that captivated Broadway audiences and critics. Kate Fleetwood reprises her chilling portrayal of the manipulative Lady Macbeth.