Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Macbeth List
- The Tragedy of Macbeth - A direct adaptation of Shakespeare's play with a focus on ambition, power, and betrayal.
- Macbeth: A modern retelling - Modern interpretation of the classic themes in Macbeth, exploring ambition and corrupt power.
- Chinatown - A dark tale of greed and corruption set against a backdrop of power struggles.
- House of Cards - Dramatic exploration of political ambition and moral corruption, akin to Macbeth's themes.
- Game of Thrones - A brutal tale of power, betrayal, and ambition reminiscent of Macbeth's narrative.
- The Godfather - A story of power, ambition, and the dark consequences of the pursuit of control.
- Hamlet - Another Shakespearean tragedy involving themes of power, revenge, and psychological turmoil.
- The Lion in Winter - A historical drama filled with ambition, family betrayal, and the fight for power.
- The Omen - Exploration of evil and ambition in a supernatural context, echoing the darkness of Macbeth.
- The Machinist - A psychological thriller about guilt and paranoia, reflecting Macbeth's internal struggles.
- No Country for Old Men - A story of violence and fate intertwined with characters driven by ambition and greed.
- Scarface - A rise-and-fall story of ambition and power echoing the themes of Macbeth.
- The Witch - A tale steeped in dark themes, ambition, and the supernatural, much like Macbeth.
- Barry Lyndon - Themes of ambition, class, and the consequences of a rise to power.
- Blood Meridian - Focuses on violence and the dark side of human ambition in a brutal historical context.
- Fargo - Darkly comedic takes on ambition and treachery that align with Macbeth's tone.
- Moulin Rouge! - Ambition and the desire for power in a tragic romantic setting, echoing Macbeth's themes.
- Requiem for a Dream - A descent into ambition and despair, reflecting the psychological depth of Macbeth.
- The Crown - Dramatic exploration of power struggles, ambition, and historical dynamics reminiscent of Macbeth.
- House of the Dragon - A spin-off of Game of Thrones, filled with intrigue, power struggles, and ambition.
- The Favourite - A darkly comedic historical drama exploring ambition and manipulation within royal politics.
- Wuthering Heights - A passionate tale filled with ambition, desire for power, and the consequences of revenge.
- Gone Girl - A psychological thriller about manipulation, ambition, and the dark side of relationships.
- The Sopranos - Explores themes of power, betrayal, and the dark underbelly of ambition.
- The Secret in Their Eyes - Explores obsession and the personal ramifications of ambition and power.
- American Psycho - A critique of ambition and consumerism that parallels Macbeth's exploration of moral decay.
- The Prestige - Themes of ambition, obsession, and the dark sides of the pursuit for greatness.
- Fight Club - Deconstruction of identity and ambition in a chaotic world, comparable to Macbeth’s turmoil.
- King Lear - Another Shakespearean tragedy exploring the dangers of power and betrayal among families.
- The Talented Mr. Ripley - Explores ambition and the lengths one will go to achieve their desires.
- The Handmaid's Tale - Themes of power and control in a dystopian setting, echoing Macbeth's struggles.
- Deadwood - Rich storytelling filled with ambition, power struggles, and moral dilemmas.
- Pan's Labyrinth - A dark fairytale exploring ambition and the impacts of violence and power.
- The Babadook - Explores themes of internal conflict, ambition, and psychological turmoil akin to Macbeth.
- The Others - Themes of guilt and psychological trauma echo the internal struggles of Macbeth.
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Explores moral dilemmas, fate, and the psychological impact of decisions similar to Macbeth.
- Succession - A modern take on family power struggles and the dark consequences of ambition.
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Themes of betrayal, ambition, and the inevitable downfall of iconic figures.
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 40349 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
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1974 | United States of America | Drama | 354079 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 534923 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 4 |
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2011 | United Kingdom | Action | 2329040 | 9.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 5 |
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1972 | United States of America | Crime | 2040040 | 9.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 6 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Drama | 40299 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 7 |
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1968 | United Kingdom | Drama | 34528 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 8 |
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1976 | United States of America | Horror | 136230 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2004 | Belgium | Thriller | 419247 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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2007 | United States of America | Crime | 1075900 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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1983 | United States of America | Crime | 928328 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2016 | Brazil | Drama | 307673 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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1975 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 185441 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 14 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Crime | 733442 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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2001 | Australia | Drama | 301489 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 16 |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 909017 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 17 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Biography | 260567 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 18 |
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2022 | United States of America | Action | 433210 | 8.4 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 19 |
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2018 | Ireland | Biography | 239037 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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1939 | United States of America | Drama | 19987 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 21 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 1081600 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 484655 | 9.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 23 |
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2009 | Argentina | Drama | 224631 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2000 | Canada | Crime | 732402 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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2006 | United Kingdom | Drama | 1458860 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 26 |
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1999 | Germany | Drama | 2358980 | 8.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Drama | 4401 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 250668 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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2017 | Canada | Drama | 261554 | 8.4 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
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2004 | United States of America | Crime | 119179 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 31 |
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2006 | Mexico | Fantasy | 708164 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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2014 | Australia | Drama | 250858 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 33 |
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2001 | France | Horror | 397398 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 34 |
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2017 | United Kingdom | Drama | 192767 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
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2018 | United States of America | Comedy | 284369 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 36 | 2007 | Canada | Drama | 194193 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
