Macbeth (2015)
A general's ambition, fueled by his wife, ignites a violent and bloody path to power.
Feature film adaptation of Shakespeare's Scottish play about General Macbeth whose ambitious wife urges him to use wicked means in order to gain power of the throne over the sitting king, Duncan.
How intense is Macbeth?
Macbeth is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Macbeth feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittyepicatmosphericsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Macbeth
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Macbeth for you?
Is Macbeth scary?
Only a little. Macbeth has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Macbeth gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Macbeth sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Macbeth OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Macbeth?
Macbeth runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream Macbeth?
Macbeth is streaming on Prime Video, Starz, YouTube (free) and Tubi.
Does Macbeth have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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