Film · 1998

Shakespeare in Love

Name: Shakespeare in Love
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1998-12-18
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Steven O'Donnell, Martin Clunes

Directed by John Madden · starring Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush and Tom Wilkinson

2 h 3 min
15
Comedy · Romance
USA
Released in the UK 28 January 1999

6.9 Users23 votes

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Synopsis

Plagued with debt, writer's block, and fallen far past deadline for his latest play, it seems like things can't get much worse for young William Shakespeare. Then Will meets Viola, a young lady masquerading as a man to get a part in his play, and it's love at first sight! Inspired by his new romance, Will sets feverishly to work on his play, determined to write the greatest love story ever told-"Romeo and Juliet"!

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Runtime: 123 min2 hours and 3 minutes
Budget: $25mMiramax Films
Rating: 15Suitable only for 15 years and over

How long is Shakespeare in Love?: 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Shakespeare in Love released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 28 January 1999.
Who directed Shakespeare in Love?: John Madden.
Who is in Shakespeare in Love?: It stars Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson and Steven O'Donnell.
Where can I watch Shakespeare in Love?: In the UK you can watch it on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.