Shakespeare in Love 1998
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SplatYoung 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Will Shakespeare
as Viola De Lesseps
as Philip Henslowe
as Hugh Fennyman
as Queen Elizabeth
as Nurse
as Lord Wessex
as Ned Alleyn
as Tilney
as Makepeace
Director:
Writer:
Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard
Stars:
Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, Colin Firth, Ben Affleck, Simon Callow, Steven Beard,
Genres:
Romance,History,Comedy
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
124 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Shakespeare in Love
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Will Shakespeare
as Viola De Lesseps
as Philip Henslowe
as Hugh Fennyman
as Queen Elizabeth
as Nurse
as Lord Wessex
as Ned Alleyn
as Tilney
as Makepeace
as Ralph Bashford
as Christopher Marlowe
as Richard Burbage
as Frees
as John Webster
as Dr. Moth
as Lady in Waiting
as Henry Condell
as Nol
as Wabash
as Lady De Lesseps
as Sir Robert De Lesseps
as Chambermaid
as George Bryan
as Taxi boatman
as Lady in Waiting
as Rosaline
as Tavern Actor
as Barman
as First Auditionee
as Second Auditionee
as Third Auditionee
as John Hemmings
as James Hemmings
as Scullery Maid
as Master Plum
as Servant
as James Armitage
as Sam Gosse
as Augustine Phillips
as Edward Pope
as Second Taxi Boatman
as First Whore
as Second Whore
as Makepeace's Neighbour
as Peter
as Will Kempe
as Lambert
as Lady Capulet in Play
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