Shakespeare in Love (1998)
Movie · 124 min
6.8/10
English (original)
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Story
“Love is the only inspiration.”
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.
Trailer
Cast
Joseph Fiennes
Will Shakespeare
Gwyneth Paltrow
Viola De Lesseps
Geoffrey Rush
Philip Henslowe
Tom Wilkinson
Hugh Fennyman
Judi Dench
Queen Elizabeth
Imelda Staunton
Nurse
Colin Firth
Lord Wessex
Ben Affleck
Ned Alleyn
Simon Callow
Tilney
S
Steven Beard
Makepeace
Jim Carter
Ralph Bashford
Rupert Everett
Christopher Marlowe
Martin Clunes
Richard Burbage
Tim McMullan
Frees
Joe Roberts
John Webster
Antony Sher
Dr. Moth
Georgie Glen
Lady in Waiting
Nicholas Boulton
Henry Condell
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11 December 1998
Released
6 August 2026
Added on JioHotstarOn subscription
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Movie facts
Director
Writer
Year
1998
Type
Movie
Runtime
124 min
Original language
English
Release date
11 December 1998
Status
Released
Frequently asked
Where to watch Shakespeare in Love?
Shakespeare in Love is currently on JioHotstar (subscription). Also on rent/buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video (किराया/ख़रीद).
Is Shakespeare in Love on JioHotstar?
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When was Shakespeare in Love released?
Shakespeare in Love was released on 11 December 1998.
How long is Shakespeare in Love?
Shakespeare in Love runs about 124 minutes.
What languages is Shakespeare in Love in?
Shakespeare in Love is available in: English.