Grief has always lingered quietly at the edges of great literature, but few films dare to sit with it as patiently as Hamnet. Chloé Zhao’s tender period drama draws from the imagined loss that may have shaped Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, turning intimate sorrow into sweeping cinematic poetry.

Critics have praised its lyrical visuals, hushed performances, and the emotional weight carried by its central family. With awards buzz already surrounding the film and conversations growing louder, the story’s reach is about to widen even further.

Finally, the period drama is set to roll to the small screens.

Hamnet, that poignant tale of William Shakespeare and his spouse emerging as a top Oscar player this year, hits Peacock on March 6, perfect timing to catch it ahead of the big awards night. The historical life story dropped in 2025, guided by Chloé Zhao, who crafted the script with author Maggie O’Farrell based on her celebrated 2020 novel.

It delves into the private world of Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway as they face the heartbreaking death of their little boy, Hamnet. Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal headline as Anne and William, backed by Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, and Noah Jupe. The movie has surged as a key contender in awards circles, snagging eight Academy Award nominations.

Those cover Best Picture, Best Director for Zhao, Best Actress for Buckley, plus Adapted Screenplay, Costume Design, Casting, Original Score, and Production Design.

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With Hamnet racking up nods, Steven Spielberg had high praise for its director at the Golden Globes.

If praise from the former First Lady, Michele Obama, wasn't enough, at the Golden Globes, Steven Spielberg declared Chloé Zhao the sole filmmaker "on the face of this planet" fit to bring Hamnet to life. He shared this after Zhao's film claimed the top drama movie honor, catching Zhao and her team off guard. Hamnet stood alongside nominees like Frankenstein, It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Sinners.

Hamnet's streaming debut on Peacock opens its quiet power to wider crowds, blending Oscar glow with home viewing ease, much like a creator humbly owning bold emotional depths while nodding to fan cravings for accessible stories that linger long after the credits.

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