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Shakespeare in Love

Year
1998
Country
US
Language
en
Genre
Drama, Comedy, History, Romance
Runtime
124 min
Rating
6.8/10
Director
John Madden

Plot Overview

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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Director

John Madden in Shakespeare in LoveJohn Madden

Cast & Key Characters

Joseph Fiennes in Shakespeare in LoveJoseph FiennesWill ShakespeareGwyneth Paltrow in Shakespeare in LoveGwyneth PaltrowViola De LessepsGeoffrey Rush in Shakespeare in LoveGeoffrey RushPhilip HensloweTom Wilkinson in Shakespeare in LoveTom WilkinsonHugh FennymanJudi Dench in Shakespeare in LoveJudi DenchQueen ElizabethImelda Staunton in Shakespeare in LoveImelda StauntonNurseColin Firth in Shakespeare in LoveColin FirthLord WessexBen Affleck in Shakespeare in LoveBen AffleckNed AlleynSimon Callow in Shakespeare in LoveSimon CallowTilneySBSteven BeardMakepeaceJim Carter in Shakespeare in LoveJim CarterRalph BashfordRupert Everett in Shakespeare in LoveRupert EverettChristopher Marlowe

Writers

MNMarc NormanTom Stoppard in Shakespeare in LoveTom Stoppard

Production

Universal PicturesMiramaxBedford Falls Productions

Critical Reception & Ratings

Shakespeare in Love is rated 6.8 out of 10 by viewers — 3,298 votes.

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Who stars in Shakespeare in Love?

Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton.

Who is the director of Shakespeare in Love?

John Madden.

When was Shakespeare in Love released?

1998.

Where can I watch Shakespeare in Love?

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