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Shakespeare in Love (1998)

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.

  • Romance
  • History
  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Joseph FiennesJoseph FiennesWill Shakespeare
  • Photo of Gwyneth PaltrowGwyneth PaltrowViola De Lesseps
  • Photo of Geoffrey RushGeoffrey RushPhilip Henslowe
  • Photo of Tom WilkinsonTom WilkinsonHugh Fennyman
  • Photo of Judi DenchJudi DenchQueen Elizabeth
  • Photo of Imelda StauntonImelda StauntonNurse
  • Photo of Colin FirthColin FirthLord Wessex
  • Photo of Ben AffleckBen AffleckNed Alleyn
  • Photo of Simon CallowSimon CallowTilney
  • Photo of Steven BeardSteven BeardMakepeace

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