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Shakespeare in Love (1998): movie guide
Shakespeare in Love (1998) is a Romance, History, Comedy running about 124 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.8/10 from 3,320 votes. Notable cast includes Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1998-12-11
- Runtime: 124 min
- TMDB: 6.8/10
- Genres: Romance, History, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1998-12-11
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What is Shakespeare in Love about?
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.
Cast highlights
Shakespeare in Love features Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1998-12-11. Runtime: 124 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (3,320 votes). Genres: Romance, History, Comedy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Shakespeare in Love on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Shakespeare in Love?
- Shakespeare in Love is listed as Romance, History, Comedy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Shakespeare in Love?
- Shakespeare in Love runs about 124 minutes.
- Who stars in Shakespeare in Love?
- Cast highlights include Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton.
- Does Cinema Box stream Shakespeare in Love?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Shakespeare in Love?
