Shakespeare in Love 1998 · USA, UK · 123 minutes · R · Won 7 Oscars. Another 56 wins & 88 nominations. period film romantic comedy showbiz comedy Stars: Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush Director: John Madden Love is the only inspiration. A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. Tags: assumed identities, gender-bending, writer's life 7.1 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like Love is the only inspiration. A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. Tags: assumed identities, gender-bending, writer's life, actor's life, creative block Watch Shakespeare in Love trailer Starring of Shakespeare in Love Joseph Fiennes as Will Shakespeare Gwyneth Paltrow as Viola De Lesseps Geoffrey Rush as Philip Henslowe Tom Wilkinson as Hugh Fennyman Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth Imelda Staunton as Nurse Colin Firth as Lord Wessex Ben Affleck as Ned Alleyn Simon Callow as Tilney Steven Beard as Makepeace Jim Carter as Ralph Bashford Rupert Everett as Christopher Marlowe Martin Clunes as Richard Burbage Tim McMullan as Frees Joe Roberts as John Webster Storyline of Shakespeare in Love 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. Genre: comedy, drama, history, romance Theme: assumed identities, gender-bending, writer's life, actor's life, creative block Mood: in the mood for love Attribute: high artistic quality, high production values Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: nudity, questionable for children, sexual situations, suitable for teens MPA rating: R Award: Won 7 Oscars. Another 56 wins & 88 nominations. Budget: 25000000 Rating of Shakespeare in Love 7.1 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Shakespeare in Love Write your review or comment