

Information
Release DateDecember 11, 1998
Runtime2h 3m
StatusReleased
Budget$25M
Revenue$289M
ProductionMiramax, Universal Pictures + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
6.9
3,067 votesPopularity2
Synopsis
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.
Cast & Crew
Director

Featured Cast

Joseph Fiennes
Will Shakespeare

Gwyneth Paltrow
Viola De Lesseps

Geoffrey Rush
Philip Henslowe

Tom Wilkinson
Hugh Fennyman

Judi Dench
Queen Elizabeth