Shakespeare in Love
"Love is the only inspiration."
Originally released in 1998. Shakespeare in Love is a romance/history film. directed by John Madden. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Geoffrey Rush
Synopsis
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). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (3,138 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$289.3M
11.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $289,317,794
Production Companies
- Miramax
- Universal Pictures
- Bedford Falls Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shakespeare in Love about?
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, the...
Who directed Shakespeare in Love?
Shakespeare in Love was directed by John Madden.
How long is Shakespeare in Love?
Shakespeare in Love has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Shakespeare in Love released?
Shakespeare in Love was released on December 11, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shakespeare in Love?
The main cast of Shakespeare in Love includes Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench.
Is Shakespeare in Love worth watching?
Shakespeare in Love has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 3,138 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.