A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Romance
At the tyrannical court of Athens, pitiless dictator Theseus plans his wedding to Hippolyta, a prisoner of war, while young Hermia is sentenced to death by her own father for loving the wrong man. Meanwhile, in the town below, an amateur theatre group rehearses. And beyond Athens, in the wild woods, dark forces are stirring...
A Midsummer Night's Dream is a 2016 fantasy-comedy adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play, reimagining the tale of star-crossed lovers and magical mischief in a darker, more contemporary setting. The film transposes the familiar story of Hermia's forbidden love and the fairy realm's interference into a tyrannical Athens ruled by the autocratic Theseus. Released in May 2016, this version brings fresh energy to the centuries-old comedy of romance, chaos, and supernatural intervention.
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John HannahTheseus
Nonso AnozieOberon
Matt LucasBottom
Maxine PeakeTitania
Eleanor MatsuuraHippolyta
Richard WilsonStarveling
Bernard CribbinsSnout
Colin McFarlaneEgeus
Elliot LeveyPhilostrate
Sarah SharmanCourtier
Elaine PaigeMistress Quince
Fisayo AkinadeFlute
Matthew TennysonLysander
Javone PrinceSnug
Varada SethuPeaseblossom
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A Midsummer Night's Dream — frequently asked
When was A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016) released?
The film was released on May 30, 2016.
Where can I watch this version of A Midsummer Night's Dream?
The film is available through standard digital and physical retailers; check your preferred streaming service or rental platform for current availability.
How does this adaptation differ from the original play?
This 2016 version presents a darker interpretation, setting the story in a tyrannical court and emphasizing the dangers faced by Hermia, while maintaining the core plot of forbidden love and fairy magic in the woods.
Is this a stage production or a film?
This is a theatrical film adaptation, not a stage performance.
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