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Shakespeare in Love (1998)

R · 1998-12-11 · 2h 3m · EN
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Love is the only inspiration.

Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

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John MaddenDirector
Budget
$25M
Box office
$289.3M

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Joseph FiennesJoseph FiennesWill ShakespeareGwyneth PaltrowGwyneth PaltrowViola De LessepsGeoffrey RushGeoffrey RushPhilip HensloweTom WilkinsonTom WilkinsonHugh FennymanJudi DenchJudi DenchQueen ElizabethImelda StauntonImelda StauntonNurseColin FirthColin FirthLord WessexBen AffleckBen AffleckNed AlleynSimon CallowSimon CallowTilneySteven BeardSteven BeardMakepeaceJim CarterJim CarterRalph BashfordRupert EverettRupert EverettChristopher Marlowe

Keywords

London, englandPlaywright16th centuryTheater playFalse historyCross dressingQueen elizabeth iFrancis baconActingElizabethan englandTheatre play

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Romance · HistoryTheme affinityLondon England · Playwright · 16th CenturyMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference117998

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What is Shakespeare in Love about?

Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

How long is Shakespeare in Love?

Shakespeare in Love has a runtime of 123 minutes.

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