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Macbeth (2015) Movie vs Book
Film · 2015 · Directed by Justin Kurzel · Starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard
Macbeth (2015) Movie: Cast and Details
A Scottish lord kills his king after a prophecy.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookIt keeps the play's story and cuts much of its text.
Read or watch first?
Read the play for the full language. The film is visual.
What the book gives you
The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare
An annotated edition helps with the older language.
Who will like it: Readers who want a short, powerful classic.