Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth is a history and documentary film directed by Jørgen Friberg, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Was the legendary playwright William Shakespeare really the author of his acclaimed plays? Or was he just a straw man working for a secret society? Norwegian organist and researcher Petter Amundsen claims to have a solid theory on the subject. Shakespearean scholar Robert Crumpton decides to travel to Norway to meet him.
Who’s in it. Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth stars Robert Crumpton as Himself - Shakespearean Scholar / Narrator (voice) and Petter Amundsen as Himself - Researcher.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth 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 Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth worth watching?
- Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth?
- Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth stars Robert Crumpton and Petter Amundsen.
- When was Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth released?
- Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.