Shakespeare in Love (1998)
Shakespeare in Love is a 1998 romance movie directed by John Madden, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow and Geoffrey Rush.
Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love, and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
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What is Shakespeare in Love about?
Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love, and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
When was Shakespeare in Love released?
Shakespeare in Love was released on 11 December 1998.
How long is Shakespeare in Love?
Shakespeare in Love runs 2h 4m.
Who made Shakespeare in Love?
Shakespeare in Love was directed by John Madden.
Where can I watch Shakespeare in Love?
Shakespeare in Love is available on Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Where to watch Shakespeare in Love
Stream: Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Joseph Fiennes as Will Shakespeare
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Viola De Lesseps
- Geoffrey Rush as Philip Henslowe
- Tom Wilkinson as Hugh Fennyman
- Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth
- Imelda Staunton as Nurse
- Colin Firth as Lord Wessex
- Ben Affleck as Ned Alleyn
- Simon Callow as Tilney
- Steven Beard as Makepeace
- Jim Carter as Ralph Bashford
- Rupert Everett as Christopher Marlowe
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