Movie Night! Let’s see: “Hamnet“ at Piedmont Theater Oakland

Let’s see “Hamnet “ at the Landmark Piedmont Theater in Oakland (4186 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611).

Meet out front to get your ticket and gather at 6:45. I will be there out front smiling and waving. We will head inside at 6:54 and post a message on the event page to let late-comers know where we are seated.

Afterward, those that want to can head over to Fenton's Creamery or elsewhere for a tea or drink and post-movie discussion.

More about Hamnet:
Hamnet is a 2025 historical drama film directed by Chloé Zhao, based on the novel of the same title by Maggie O'Farrell. Zhao and O'Farrell co-wrote the film's screenplay. The film's largely fictional story dramatises the marriage between Agnes Hathaway[a] and William Shakespeare, and the impact of the tragic death of their 11-year-old son Hamnet on their relationship, which inspired Shakespeare's play Hamlet.[5] It stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal as Agnes and William, alongside Emily Watson and Joe Alwyn in supporting roles.

The move received 86% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Here is a review from [RogerEbert.com](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/hamnet-paul-mescal-jessie-buckley-william-shakespeare-film-review-2025).