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Shakespeare in Love

Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Love is the only inspiration.

Radar 44Stable signalGB:152h 4mRomance · History · Comedy

The Radar read

A quieter title still finding its audience, with a decent sample behind its rating.

Synopsis

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.

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✗ Not for kidsOlder teens and adults · GB 15

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Radar score44/100
Quality signal66/100
Audience rating6.8
Votes counted3,244
Trust signalStable signal

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