Anonymous (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2011, Anonymous is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Roland Emmerich, running about 130 minutes. “Was Shakespeare a Fraud?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set 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.
Who’s in it. Anonymous stars Jamie Campbell Bower as Young Earl of Oxford, Rhys Ifans as Edward de Vere, David Thewlis as William Cecil and Joely Richardson as Princess Elizabeth Tudor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Anonymous has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anonymous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anonymous tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anonymous (2011)?
- In US, Anonymous is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Anonymous worth watching?
- Anonymous holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anonymous?
- Anonymous stars Jamie Campbell Bower, Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis, Joely Richardson and Vanessa Redgrave.
- When was Anonymous released?
- Anonymous was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.