ROMANCE
Shakespeare in Love
1998Directed by John MaddenUnited States of America122 minROMANCEAge guide: 7+
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).…
★ 6.8/10 · 3,297 TMDB audience ratings
Starring
Joseph FiennesWill Shakespeare
Gwyneth PaltrowViola De Lesseps
Geoffrey RushPhilip Henslowe
Tom WilkinsonHugh Fennyman
Judi DenchQueen Elizabeth
Imelda StauntonNurse
Colin FirthLord Wessex
Ben AffleckNed Alleyn
Audience reviews from TMDB · may contain spoilers
GenerationofSwine: Does anyone remember this? I do, but only because its what turned me off of the Oscars. Haven't watched them since. It was… Read full review
CinemaSerf: Set during the later reign of Engand's Queen Elizabeth, this joyful drama sees poor old William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) having a bit of… Read full review