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Macbeth

7.519792h 25mMovieDramaTV Movie

Macbeth is a 1978 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play by William Shakespeare. Produced by Thames Television, it features Ian McKellen as Macbeth and Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth. The TV…

DirectorsPhilip Casson·Trevor Nunn
ProducersVerity Lambert·Trevor Nunn

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Cast · Directed by Philip Casson

JDJudi Dench
Judi Dench
Lady Macbeth
IMIan McKellen
Ian McKellen
Macbeth
JB
John Bown
Lennox
SD
Susan Dury
Third Witch / Lady Macduff
JH
Judith Harte
Second Witch / Gentlewoman
GHGreg Hicks
Greg Hicks
Donalbain / Seyton
DH
David Howey
Sergeant / First Murderer / Doctor
GJGriffith Jones
Griffith Jones
Duncan
MKMarie Kean
Marie Kean
First Witch
IMIan McDiarmid
Ian McDiarmid
The Porter / Ross
BPBob Peck
Bob Peck
Macduff
DPDuncan Preston
Duncan Preston
Angus

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Macbeth — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Macbeth?

Macbeth isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Macbeth on Netflix?

No, Macbeth is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Macbeth on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Macbeth isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Macbeth for free?

Macbeth isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Macbeth?

Macbeth hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 23, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.