

Information
Release DateDecember 11, 1998
Runtime2h 4m
StatusReleased
Budget$25M
Revenue$289M
ProductionMiramax, Universal Pictures + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
6.8
3,119 votesPopularity4
Synopsis
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.
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



