The historical drama starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley blends facts about the Bard with plenty of fiction.

Multiple theories suggest the playwright did not write his most famous works, including Hamlet and Julius Caesar.

William Shakespeare grieves the loss of his son, Hamnet, in the film of the same name. The movie is one of many that explore ...

We visited the birthplace of William Shakespeare to summon the playwright’s spirit in the town where he lived—and which comes ...

The movie is based on real life events, but tells the fictional tale of Shakespeare and the people he loved most in life.

Remarkably few movies have taken a look at the life of the Bard. With the release of 'Hamnet,' we look back on three past ...

The real William Shakespeare had a son named Hamnet, whose death at the age of 11 inspired the playwright’s masterpiece ...

The real Hamnet Shakespeare died in 1596. Chloe Zhao’s new film explores his legacy.

A new film, adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 novel, posits that the death of Shakespeare's 11-year-old son may have inspired one of the greatest fictional tragedies ever written.

Quote of the day: William Shakespeare’s gift for capturing universal human truths in lyrical form is a key reason his works ...

How much of Hamlet do you need to remember enjoy Hamnet?

One of the best films of the year, “Hamnet” proves there’s plenty of life in classics. Sometimes, you just need to dig for it ...