Shakespeare Uncovered (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2012, Shakespeare Uncovered is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Celebrity hosts guide viewers through William Shakespeare's plays in performance. Each episode serves as a primer for newcomers to Shakespeare while serving up enough historical and theatrical insights to enchant lifelong fans.
Who’s in it. Shakespeare Uncovered stars Joely Richardson as Herself, Vanessa Redgrave as Herself, Ethan Hawke as Self and Derek Jacobi as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Shakespeare Uncovered has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Marquee TV Amazon Channel and Thirteen and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shakespeare Uncovered page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shakespeare Uncovered tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shakespeare Uncovered (2012)?
- In US, Shakespeare Uncovered is available to stream on Marquee TV Amazon Channel and Thirteen, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shakespeare Uncovered worth watching?
- Shakespeare Uncovered holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shakespeare Uncovered?
- Shakespeare Uncovered stars Joely Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave, Ethan Hawke, Derek Jacobi and Trevor Nunn.
- When was Shakespeare Uncovered released?
- Shakespeare Uncovered was released in 2012.