Billy Shakespeare (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film
Released in 2014, Billy Shakespeare is a notable film directed by Deborah Voorhees, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. What if William Shakespeare never existed... until now. Our Modern Bard is caught in a love triangle of confused sexuality, cross dressing, mistaken identity, and bedroom trysts. Does Shakespeare love his lusty best friend, Wilma Hartford, who's also a drag queen, or his lovely long-time girlfriend Anne Hathaway. This battle to understand Shakespeare's true heart is a comic romp. All the while, Shakespeare peddles his screenplays in Hollywood. Renaissance and modern sensibilities clash when an all-male stage version of Macbeth and the misogynistic low-budget film "The Taming of the Shrew" open simultaneously. The combustion makes "The Bard," played by comedic genius Jason D. Johnson, the most controversial screenwriter in Hollywood.
Who’s in it. Billy Shakespeare stars Jason D. Johnson as Billy Shakespeare, Catharine E. Jones as Anne Hathaway, Phillip David Collins as Wilma Hartford and Mary Maxson as Charly, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Billy Shakespeare page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billy Shakespeare (2014)?
- In US, Billy Shakespeare is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Billy Shakespeare?
- Billy Shakespeare stars Jason D. Johnson, Catharine E. Jones, Phillip David Collins, Mary Maxson and Garret Wade.
- When was Billy Shakespeare released?
- Billy Shakespeare was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.