Shakespeare in Love
Movie
1998
R
2 HOURS 2 MINS
Romantic comedy
A young playwright out of ideas falls for his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays.
Cast & Crew
Joseph Fiennes William Shakespeare
Gwyneth Paltrow Viola De Lesseps
Geoffrey Rush Philip Henslowe
Judi Dench Queen Elizabeth
Simon Callow Tilney, Master of the Revels
Colin Firth Lord Wessex
Imelda Staunton Nurse
Antony Sher Dr. Moth
Ben Affleck Ned Alleyn
Tom Wilkinson Hugh Fennyman
Jim Carter Ralph Bashford
Martin Clunes Richard Burbage
John Madden Director
Tom Stoppard Writer
Marc Norman Writer
Marc Norman Producer
Donna Gigliotti Producer
David Parfitt Producer
Harvey Weinstein Producer
Edward Zwick Producer
Julie Goldstein Executive Producer
Bob Weinstein Executive Producer
Richard Greatrex Cinematography
David Gamble Film Editing
Stephen Warbeck Original Music
Martin Childs Production Designer
Steven Lawrence Art Direction
Mark Raggett Supervising Art Direction
Jill Quertier Set Decoration
Sandy Powell Costume Design
Humberto Cornejo Costume Design
Michelle Guish Casting
Kerry Barden Casting
Suzanne Crowley Casting
Billy Hopkins Casting
⨁Full Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Monday, April 21
The young playwright (Joseph Fiennes) falls for the betrothed Viola (Gwyneth Paltrow).
Saturday, April 26
The young playwright (Joseph Fiennes) falls for the betrothed Viola (Gwyneth Paltrow).
Sunday, April 27
The young playwright (Joseph Fiennes) falls for the betrothed Viola (Gwyneth Paltrow).
Wednesday, April 30
The young playwright (Joseph Fiennes) falls for the betrothed Viola (Gwyneth Paltrow).
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