Shakespeare in Love

Shakespeare in Love

Love is the only inspiration.

6.8 /10 3,165 votes
December 11, 1998 2h 4m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director John Madden
Writers Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard
Studio Miramax
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN
Budget $25,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes

Will Shakespeare

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Viola De Lesseps

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Philip Henslowe

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Hugh Fennyman

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Queen Elizabeth

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

Nurse

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Lord Wessex

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck

Ned Alleyn

Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Tilney

Steven Beard

Makepeace

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

Ralph Bashford

Rupert Everett

Rupert Everett

Christopher Marlowe

Frequently Asked Questions

Shakespeare in Love was released on December 11, 1998.

The runtime of Shakespeare in Love is 2h 4m.

Shakespeare in Love is a Romance, History, Comedy movie.

Shakespeare in Love has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Shakespeare in Love is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Shakespeare in Love was directed by John Madden.

The main cast of Shakespeare in Love includes Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush.

Shakespeare in Love is originally in English.