RomanceHistoryComedy
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
"Love is the only inspiration."
19982h 4m6.8 TMDb
Directed by John Madden
Spoiler-Free
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).
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
Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion6.1
Complexity7
Humor6.7
Realism7.1
Action5
Darkness3.9
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
- ✓fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
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