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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.
Struggling to find a plot for his latest comedy, a young William Shakespeare discovers that real passion provides the perfect blueprint for fiction. This witty romp turns a desperate deadline into a lush, forbidden romance fueled by stolen glances and theatrical chaos.
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John Madden
Cast
Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, Colin Firth, Ben Affleck, Simon Callow, Steven Beard
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Shakespeare in Love
You can stream Shakespeare in Love (1998) on Paramount+ with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
6.8/10
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92%
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Director
John Madden
Cast
Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, Colin Firth, Ben Affleck, Simon Callow, Steven Beard
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