Hamnet Wins Top Award at Toronto Film Festival

September 14, 2025 Marcus Rodriguez - Entertainment Editor Entertainment

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‘Hamnet’ Wins ⁤Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award

Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning‌ novel Hamnet has⁤ won this year’s⁢ people’s⁤ choice award at the Toronto film festival.

The acclaimed drama ⁣stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal and ⁣tells⁤ a fictionalised account of William Shakespeare and his wife⁢ agnes as they grieve for their young son.

Hamnet review – Jessie Buckley and paul ⁢Mescal excel​ in​ stately Shakespeare drama with​ overwhelming finale

The Significance of the People’s Choice Award

The Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award has become a remarkably reliable​ predictor ⁢of Oscar success. ‌From⁣ 2011 to 2023, every⁣ recipient‍ has secured either a Best​ Picture⁣ nomination or a win at the Academy Awards. This track ​record lends meaningful weight⁤ to Hamnet‘s victory, ⁢immediately positioning it as ‍a strong contender​ in the upcoming awards season.

Year TIFF People’s ⁢Choice Award Winner Oscar Result
2011 The Artist Won Best Picture
2012 Silver Linings Playbook Nominated for Best⁢ Picture
2013 12 Years⁤ a Slave Won Best Picture
2014 The Imitation Game Nominated for Best Picture