Shakespeare in Love

1998 · Directed by John Madden · 123 min · drama film, biographical film, comedy drama

★ 6.8/10 · 3,280 ratings on TMDB

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.