Anonymous (2011): movie guide

What is Anonymous about?

Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.

Cast highlights

Anonymous features Jamie Campbell Bower, Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis, Joely Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave, Sebastian Armesto. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2011-10-21. Runtime: 130 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (821 votes). Genres: Drama, History, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover Anonymous on Cinema Box

Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse Anonymous, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.

Frequently asked questions

What genre is Anonymous?

Anonymous is listed as Drama, History, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is Anonymous?

Anonymous runs about 130 minutes.

Who stars in Anonymous?

Cast highlights include Jamie Campbell Bower, Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis, Joely Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave, Sebastian Armesto.

Does Cinema Box stream Anonymous?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Anonymous?

Open the Anonymous page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.