Florence Pugh’s “utterly brilliant” British period drama lands new UK streaming home

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The popular British historical drama, Lady Macbeth, featuring Florence Pugh and Naomi Ackie, is now available on a new streaming service in the UK. Critics have praised the show’s strong acting and suspenseful storyline, making it a must-watch.

The film, directed by William Oldroyd and written by Alice Birch, is based on Nikolai Leskov’s 1865 story, Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District. It stars Florence Pugh as Katherine, a young woman trapped in an unhappy and abusive marriage.

With her husband away on a trip, Katherine starts exploring the grounds of their large property and meets Sebastian, one of the staff. They quickly become involved in a risky and intense romance.

Alongside The Falling, Lady Macbeth is a film that really launched Florence Pugh’s career. She even won Best Actress at the British Independent Film Awards for her work in it. Here’s a complete guide to everything about Lady Macbeth.

Who is in Lady Macbeth?

The film stars Florence Pugh as Katherine, Cosmo Jarvis as Sebastian, Paul Hilton as Alexander, Naomi Ackie as Anna, Christopher Fairbank as Boris, Golda Rosheuvel as Agnes, and Bill Fellows as Dr. Burdon.

What did the critics say about Lady Macbeth?

When the movie came out in 2017, critics loved it. Currently, 89% of reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes give it a positive rating, based on 198 reviews. The magazine Elle even called it “utterly brilliant” in a quote featured in the trailer.

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According to the Toronto Star, director William Oldroyd has created a gripping and well-timed historical drama, made even better by Florence Pugh’s captivating acting. Rolling Stone went further, predicting Pugh’s performance will be remembered as legendary.

According to a rave review in The Daily Telegraph, this film is a gripping British period thriller that showcases a breakout performance from an actor and an impressive first-time effort by the director.

The film received numerous award nominations, and Florence Pugh won several Best Actress awards. It was also recognized by the BAFTAs, being nominated for Outstanding British Film and for best debut work by a British writer, director, or producer.

Where can I watch Lady Macbeth?

You can now watch Lady Macbeth on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland. It was added to the service recently and is also available to purchase for £2.99.

You can also watch it on BFI Player, which is available as an extra channel through Prime Video. If you prefer a standalone subscription, BFI Player costs £6.99 monthly or £65 annually.

Other Florence Pugh movies you can stream right now

Okay, so if you’re like me and want to see Florence Pugh’s first big movie role, you can find The Falling on Prime Video. I just checked, and Outlaw King – which has Chris Pine in it and is a really cool historical drama – is streaming on Netflix. And if you’re in the mood for something a bit more emotional, the critically acclaimed A Good Person is over on Sky Cinema.

Big Marvel movies like Black Widow and Thunderbolts are available with a Disney+ subscription. You can watch Olivia Wilde’s thriller, Don’t Worry Darling, on HBO Max.

Lady Macbeth is streaming on Prime Video.

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2026-05-11 18:49