"Hamnet" is a guaranteed contender for Best Picture (at least) at the next Oscars. It's an incredible movie that's a masterpiece in emotionally manipulative storytelling, centered around a likely Best Actress-winning performance from Jessie Buckley as Agnes Shakespeare, wife of the legendary playwright William (Paul Mescal). It's the second-best movie of the year I've seen so far, and there are some days when I consider putting it in the top spot. It's that good.
However, if you want to watch this historical fiction drama adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning 2020 novel, you'll have to head to your local cinema. That's sometimes a tall task. Movie tickets aren't cheap, and you're likely spending money on holiday gifts. Chances are, even if you desperately want to watch it, you mig

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