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Shakespeare in Love (1998)

6.8/10 1998 2h 4m
ComedyDramaHistory
1998 • R • 123 min • Comedy, Drama, History
Shakespeare in Love (1998) poster
★ 7.1 / 10  IMDb
Comedy Drama History
DirectorJohn Madden
WriterMarc Norman, Tom Stoppard
StarsGwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom, United States
Box Office: $100,317,794

About Shakespeare in Love

William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) is a known but struggling poet, playwright, and actor, who not only has sold his next play to both Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush) and Richard Burbage (Martin Clun…

Ratings & Reviews

7.1/10
IMDb
92%
Rotten Tomatoes
87/100
Metacritic
🏆 Won 7 Oscars. 65 wins & 87 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
John Madden
Writer
Marc Norman
Writer
Tom Stoppard
Actor
Gwyneth Paltrow
Actor
Joseph Fiennes
Actor
Geoffrey Rush
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6.8/10
IMDb Rating
2h 4min
Runtime
1998
Year

FAQ: Shakespeare in Love (1998)

What genre is Shakespeare in Love (1998)?
Shakespeare in Love (1998) is listed as Comedy, Drama, History.
How long is Shakespeare in Love (1998)?
Shakespeare in Love (1998) has a runtime of 2h 4min (124 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1998
Rating 6.8/10
Duration 2h 4m
Genre Historical Romance Movies

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