Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love

Shakespeare in Love

Love is the only inspiration.

6.9(3,076 votes)
1998
2h 3m
Romance
History
Comedy

Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

Production

Miramax, Universal Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions

Cast

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

Steven Beard

Makepeace

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