Shakespeare in Love

1998 • 2h 4m • Romance, History, Comedy, Drama

93%Rotten Tomatoes

Love is the only inspiration.

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.

Director

John Madden

Writers

Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard

Status

Released