Hamnet 2 Hour 15 Minutes PG 13 Drama, Romance, Biography Get your tickets online in advance, or skip the Ticketmaster fees and get them at the door! Directed By:Chloe Zhao Written By: Chloe Zhao & Maggie O Farrell Stars: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart After her son Hamnet dies, aged eleven, Agnes Shakespeare is struck with intense grief. As she mourns with her husband William, the pair struggle to come to terms with the frailty of life and the ruthlessness of the plague. Set in 16th century England, Agnes, a healer by trade, must find a way to move on with her life and provide for her other children. TomatoMeter: 86% Popcornmeter: 92% Critic Consensus: Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare's masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal's astonishing performances.