Shakespeare in Love (1998) is a romantic comedy that follows the love story of William Shakespeare and an aspiring actress, Viola de Lesseps. It was directed by John Madden, written by Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman, and released by Universal Pictures in 1998.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Shakespeare in Love via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Shakespeare in Love available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Shakespeare in Love is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The movie explores the romance between Shakespeare and Viola, whose paths crossed during Viola’s audition for Shakespeare’s comedy Romeo and Ethel, which later blossomed into the masterpiece Romeo and Juliet. The film explores the themes of romantic intrigue, artistic passion, and deception.
The cast of Shakespeare in Love includes Joseph Fiennes as Will Shakespeare, Gwyneth Paltrow as Viola De Lesseps, and Geoffrey Rush as Philip Henslowe. Additionally, it also features Tomm Wilkinson, Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth, Imelda Staunton as Nurse, and Ben Affleck as Ned Alleyn.
Watch Shakespeare in Love streaming via HBO Max
Shakespeare in Love is available to watch on HBO Max. HBO Max is a subscription-based streaming service that provides video content from Warner Bros., HBO, and CNN. Additionally, it also features third-party content and “Max Originals” that can be watched on mobile phones, laptops, smart TVs, tablets, and other streaming devices.
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- Select ‘Create Account’
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Shakespeare in Love synopsis is as follows:
“Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, “Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter,” before it’s even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare’s comedy soon transforms into tragedy.”
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