Shakespeare in Love poster
Screenplay Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard
Director John Madden

Shakespeare in Love

Tagline: Love is the only inspiration.

Release Date: 1998-12-11

Duration: 123 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Ben Affleck
    Ned Alleyn
  • Colin Firth
    Lord Wessex
  • Imelda Staunton
    Nurse
  • Gwyneth Paltrow
    Viola De Lesseps
  • Joseph Fiennes
    Will Shakespeare
  • Geoffrey Rush
    Philip Henslowe
  • Mark Williams
    Wabash
  • Rupert Everett
    Christopher Marlowe
  • Georgie Glen
    Lady in Waiting
  • Judi Dench
    Queen Elizabeth