

Shakespeare in Love
1998-12-11 · 124 min · ★ 6.8
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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- Directors
- John Madden
- Production companies
- Miramax, Universal Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 25,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 289,317,794
Top Cast
Joseph FiennesWill Shakespeare
Gwyneth PaltrowViola De Lesseps
Geoffrey RushPhilip Henslowe
Tom WilkinsonHugh Fennyman
Judi DenchQueen Elizabeth
Imelda StauntonNurse
Colin FirthLord Wessex
Ben AffleckNed Alleyn
Simon CallowTilney
Jim CarterRalph Bashford
Rupert EverettChristopher Marlowe
Martin ClunesRichard Burbage
Tim McMullanFrees
Joe RobertsJohn Webster
Antony SherDr. Moth
Georgie GlenLady in Waiting
Nicholas BoultonHenry Condell
Barnaby KayNol
Mark WilliamsWabashTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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