Shakespeare in Love

Love is the only inspiration.

Plot Summary

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.

6.8 /10

1998

US

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london, england

theater play

queen elizabeth i

playwright

cross dressing

false history

francis bacon

16th century

acting

elizabethan england

romantic