Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Love is the only inspiration.

• Romance
• History
• Comedy
• Drama

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

Rating

6.8 / 10 (3,312 votes)

Release date

December 11, 1998

Runtime

2h 04m

Language

English

Director

John Madden

Status

Released