Kiss Me, Petruchio (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1981, Kiss Me, Petruchio is a comedy, tv movie and documentary film directed by Christopher Dixon, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary about the 1978 stage production of The Taming of the Shrew by the New York City Shakespeare company at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park. Includes scenes from the production, interviews with Meryl Streep (Kate) and Raul Julia (Petruchio) as well as an introduction by producer Joseph Papp and audience commentary.
Who’s in it. Kiss Me, Petruchio stars Meryl Streep as Katherine, Raúl Juliá as Petruchio, John Bottoms as Gremio and Joel Brooks as Grumio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Kiss Me, Petruchio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kiss Me, Petruchio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kiss Me, Petruchio tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kiss Me, Petruchio (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kiss Me, Petruchio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kiss Me, Petruchio worth watching?
- Kiss Me, Petruchio holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, tv movie and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kiss Me, Petruchio?
- Kiss Me, Petruchio stars Meryl Streep, Raúl Juliá, John Bottoms, Joel Brooks and Max Gulak.
- When was Kiss Me, Petruchio released?
- Kiss Me, Petruchio was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.