Shakespeare in Love 1998
“Love is the only inspiration.”
What is Shakespeare in Love?
Shakespeare in Love is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Romance, History, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 11, 1998
- Studios
- Miramax, Universal Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions
- Genres
- Romance, History, Comedy
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Overview
Shakespeare in Love is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Romance, History, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Miramax, Universal Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Young playwright William Shakespeare finds unexpected inspiration and forbidden love while rushing to stage a new comedy.”
- Features a witty romance
- Explores a creative transformation
- Includes mature themes and forbidden romance
Watch it if you enjoy historical romances with a creative twist.
Contains mature themes appropriate for an R-rated historical drama.
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What is the film about?
It follows young William Shakespeare as he struggles to write and stage a new play while falling in love with a noblewoman.
Who is the female lead?
A lovely noblewoman named Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role in the play.
What happens to the play as their relationship grows?
As their relationship intensifies, the original comedy transforms into a tragedy.
What was the original title of the play in the story?
The play was originally titled Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter.
What genres does the film include?
The film includes romance, history, comedy, and drama elements.
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