Prime Video subscribers have a compelling new drama available starting today: Hedda, a modern adaptation of Henrik Ibsen‘s classic play Hedda gabler, directed by Nia DaCosta (The Marvels, Candyman).The film stars Tessa Thompson,widely recognized for her role as Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,in a performance critics are calling “shining.”
Hedda centers on the titular character, the daughter of a general, who returns from her honeymoon already disillusioned with her marriage and the conventional life it represents. As the reappearance of a former love interest jeopardizes both her husband’s career and her own sense of security, Hedda embarks on a manipulative course of action that ultimately leads to her downfall. The film explores themes of societal expectation, female agency, and the destructive consequences of repressed desires.
The film has garnered meaningful critical acclaim, currently holding a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praise DaCosta’s “zinderend” direction and thompson’s captivating portrayal of the complex and troubled Hedda gabler.
Alongside Thompson, Hedda features performances from Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, and Nicholas Pinnock. Viewers can stream the film now exclusively on Prime Video.
