Anonymous 2011
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56 Reviews
84%
Gummy
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SplatSet against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Young Earl of Oxford
as Edward de Vere
as William Cecil
as Princess Elizabeth Tudor
as Queen Elizabeth I
as Ben Jonson
as William Shakespeare
as Robert Cecil
as Earl of Southampton
as Earl of Essex
Director:
Writer:
John Orloff
Stars:
Jamie Campbell Bower, Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis, Joely Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave, Sebastian Armesto, Rafe Spall, Edward Hogg, Xavier Samuel, Sam Reid,
Genres:
Drama,History,Thriller
Release Date:
2011 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
130 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
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
Anonymous
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JO
Cast
as Young Earl of Oxford
as Edward de Vere
as William Cecil
as Princess Elizabeth Tudor
as Queen Elizabeth I
as Ben Jonson
as William Shakespeare
as Robert Cecil
as Earl of Southampton
as Earl of Essex
as Francesco
as Christopher Marlowe
as Thomas Dekker
as Thomas Nashe
as Captain Richard Pole
as Prologue
as Spencer
as John Heminge
as Condell
as Pope
as Interrogator
as Philip Henslowe
as Richard Burbage
as Bessie Vavasour
as Anne De Vere
as Bridget De Vere
as Young Anne De Vere
as Boy Earl of Oxford
as Boy Robert Cecil
as Boy Earl of Southampton
as Archbishop
as Footman
as John De Vere
as King James I
as Cecil's Spy Servant
as Monsieur Beaulieu
as Buxom Lady
as Essex General
as Lady-in-Waiting
as Lady-in-Waiting
as Selling Maid
as Groundling
as Usher
as Bear Baiter
as Oxford's Servant
as Oxford's Doctor
as Stage Manager (New York)
as Dwarf / Puck
as Quince
as Bottom
as Titania
as Child Oberon
as Pole's Commander
as Stage Player: Shakespeare Company
as Stage Player: Shakespeare Company
as Stage Player: Shakespeare Company
as Stage Player: Shakespeare Company
as Stage Player: Shakespeare Company
as Stage Player: Shakespeare Company
as Stage Player: Shakespeare Company
as Stage Player: Shakespeare Company
as Stage Player: Shakespeare Company
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as First Lady to King James I (uncredited)
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