Poppy Shakespeare (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2008, Poppy Shakespeare is a drama film directed by Benjamin Ross, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. N has been a day patient at north London's Dorothy Fish day hospital for 13 years - her ambition is never to leave. Then she meets glamourous new patient Poppy Shakespeare, an ad agency receptionist convinced she's not mad.
Who’s in it. Poppy Shakespeare stars Naomie Harris as Poppy, Anna Maxwell Martin as N, Tessa Peake-Jones as Rhona and Claire Benedict as Rosetta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Poppy Shakespeare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Poppy Shakespeare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poppy Shakespeare tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poppy Shakespeare (2008)?
- In US, Poppy Shakespeare is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poppy Shakespeare worth watching?
- Poppy Shakespeare holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poppy Shakespeare?
- Poppy Shakespeare stars Naomie Harris, Anna Maxwell Martin, Tessa Peake-Jones, Claire Benedict and Adrian Scarborough.
- When was Poppy Shakespeare released?
- Poppy Shakespeare was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.