Movie

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

★ 7.5(4)20242h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Sam Mendes
Release date: 2024-03-21
Runtime: 2h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: National Theatre

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue — trailer

About National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is a 2024 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Sam Mendes, starring Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss and Tuppence Middleton. It has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1964, Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Sir John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.

Cast

Johnny Flynn

Richard Burton

Mark Gatiss

Sir John Gielgud

Tuppence Middleton

Elizabeth Taylor

Aysha Kala

Luke Norris

William Redfield

Allan Corduner

Hume Cronyn

Ryan Ellsworth

George Voskovec

Elena Delia

Jessica Levy

Huw Parmenter

Clement Fowler

Laurence Ubong Williams

Hugh McHaffie

Michael Walters

Mark Extance

Mick Burrows

Themes & keywords

stagingbased on true storybased on play or musicalbroadwayhamlet1960sfilmed playfilmed theaternational theatre

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue in Canada?+

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue on Netflix?+

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue?+

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue?+

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue stars Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss, Tuppence Middleton, Aysha Kala and Luke Norris.

When did National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue come out?+

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is a 2024 movie directed by Sam Mendes.

What genre is National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue?+

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is Drama film.

Who directed National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue?+

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue was directed by Sam Mendes.