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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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Shakespeare in Love online?
- You can stream Shakespeare in Love on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Shakespeare in Love come out?
- Shakespeare in Love was released in 1998.
- What genre is Shakespeare in Love?
- Shakespeare in Love is a romance, history, and comedy film.
- How long is Shakespeare in Love?
- Shakespeare in Love runs about 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- Who stars in Shakespeare in Love?
- Shakespeare in Love stars Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, and Tom Wilkinson.
- How is Shakespeare in Love rated?
- Shakespeare in Love currently scores 6.8 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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