Shakespeare in Love (1998)

  • IMDb Rating6.8
  • Year1998
  • Release dateDec 11, 1998
  • StarsJoseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson
Shakespeare in Love

Shakespeare in Love

RomanceHistoryComedyDrama

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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Shakespeare in Love (1998) holds a 6.8/10 audience rating on 1337x. "Love is the only inspiration." This captivating Romance and History film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by John Madden, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. 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 f...