Shakespeare in Love

Name: Shakespeare in Love
Released: 1998-12-11
Rating: 6.8

6.8/10 (3,265)

·1998· 124 min

Director: John Madden

"Love is the only inspiration."

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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Trailer

Cast

Joseph Fiennes

Will Shakespeare

Gwyneth Paltrow

Viola De Lesseps

Geoffrey Rush

Philip Henslowe

Tom Wilkinson

Hugh Fennyman

Judi Dench

Queen Elizabeth

Imelda Staunton

Nurse

Colin Firth

Lord Wessex

Ben Affleck

Ned Alleyn

Simon Callow

Tilney

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Steven Beard

Makepeace

Jim Carter

Ralph Bashford

Rupert Everett

Christopher Marlowe

In brief

Shakespeare in Love (1998) is a romance, history, comedy film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 3,265 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 4min. You can stream it on: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shakespeare in Love online?

Shakespeare in Love is available on the following streaming services: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Shakespeare in Love?

Shakespeare in Love runs 124 minutes (2h 4min).

What rating does Shakespeare in Love have?

Shakespeare in Love has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 3,265 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Shakespeare in Love from?

Shakespeare in Love was released in 1998.