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Shakespeare in Love

Shakespeare in Love

"Love is the only inspiration."

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.

Release DateDecember 11, 1998
StatusReleased
Original TitleShakespeare in Love
Runtime2h 4min
Budget$25,000,000
Revenue$289,317,794
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesMiramaxUniversal PicturesBedford Falls Productions