Shakespeare on Screen

Our top picks to watch on National Shakespeare Day, Thursday 23rd April.

Hamnet (2025)

You’d have to be living under a rock to have missed this. Inspired by Shakespeare’s life, it’s a delicate but powerful film.

This brave, modern retelling of his most famous play was a massive hit back in the day, and it still holds up.

The Taming of the Shrew is turned into a sassy high-school romcom … and it actually works.

We have to include one Branagh film. This, his directorial debut, has big speeches, big battles and a great cast.

If you have younger children, this animated film is a silly and fun introduction to the Bard. It’s inspired by… well, you can guess.