Shakespeare in Love

Love is the only inspiration.

Plot Summary

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.

6.9 /10

1998

US

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Terms of Endearment

london, england

theater play

queen elizabeth i

playwright

cross dressing

false history

francis bacon

16th century

acting

elizabethan england

romantic