Shakespeare in Love

1998 John Madden 2h 4m

Romance History Comedy

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

Where to Watch

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Vibes

Emotional Chill Visually Stunning Deeply Moving Crowd Pleaser

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with Shakespeare in Love

Stage Beauty 2004

Theater and desire. Two films about actors whose performances on stage are indistinguishable from the love stories they are living offstage. Watch as a double feature