Shakespeare in Love

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Joseph Fiennes Will Shakespeare

Gwyneth Paltrow Viola De Lesseps

Geoffrey Rush Philip Henslowe

Tom Wilkinson Hugh Fennyman

Judi Dench Queen Elizabeth