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Macbeth (1971) runs 2 h 21 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 314 TMDB members. Scotland, 11th century. Driven by the twisted prophecy of three witches and the ruthless ambition of his wife, warlord Macbeth, bold and brave, but also weak and hesitant, betrays his good king and his brothers in arms and sinks into the bloody mud of a path with no return, sown with crime and suspicion.

Runtime
2 h 21 min — ends 10:21 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
War, Drama
Released
December 20, 1971
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 from 314 votes
Director
Roman Polanski
Starring
Jon Finch, Francesca Annis, Martin Shaw, John Stride
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Macbeth?
Macbeth is 2 h 21 min long (141 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:21 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Macbeth rated?
Macbeth is rated R in the US.
Is Macbeth a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Macbeth?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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