Bill (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2015, Bill is a comedy and family film directed by Richard Bracewell, running about 94 minutes. “London is not going to know what hit it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.
Who’s in it. Bill stars Mathew Baynton as William 'Bill' Shakespeare / Lord Burghley / English Messenger / Customs Official, Simon Farnaby as Earl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller, Martha Howe-Douglas as Anne Hathaway / Molly / Spanish Courtier / Body Collector and Jim Howick as Christopher Marlowe / Gabriel Montoya / Cynical Jester / Palace Doorman / Mysterious Man / Even Grubbier Thief / Party Planner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $968.5K 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 Bill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bill tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bill (2015)?
- In US, Bill 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 Bill worth watching?
- Bill holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bill?
- Bill stars Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick and Laurence Rickard.
- When was Bill released?
- Bill was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.