Synopsis

Young Will Shakespeare is the up and coming playwright of the time, but has been disastrously struck by the bane of the writer's life - writer's block. His comedy "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter" isn't going anywhere and the playhouse is under threat of closure. What Will needs is a muse, and she appears in the form of the beautiful and bethrothed Lady Viola. The path of true love does not run smooth for Will, but the joys and tragedy of his own life find their way onto the page in a moving, witty and spellbinding tale.

Shakespeare In Love

Awards

1999 Academy Awards

Winner

  • Best Actress - Leading Role
  • Best Costume Design
  • Best Music - Musical/Comedy
  • Best Picture
  • Best Actress - Supporting Role
  • Best Art Direction
  • Best Screenplay - Original

Nominated

  • Best Editing
  • Best Actor - Supporting Role
  • Best Actor - Supporting Role
  • Best Director
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Sound, Recording
  • Best Makeup

Awards

1999 Golden Globes

Winner

  • Best Actress - Comedy/Musical
  • Best Screenplay
  • Best Film - Comedy/ Musical

Nominated

  • Best Actress - Supporting Role
  • Best Director

Featured Clips

Shakespeare In Love - Auditions

Shakespeare In Love - Auditions

Shakespeare In Love - Swordfight

Shakespeare In Love - Swordfight

Shakespeare In The Classroom

Shakespeare In The Classroom

Shakespeare In Love - Romeo and Ethel

Shakespeare In Love - Romeo and Ethel

Shakespeare In Love - Shall I Compare Thee

Shakespeare In Love - Shall I Compare Thee

Shakespeare In Love - A Writer's Quarrel

Shakespeare In Love - A Writer's Quarrel

Shakespeare In Love - No Juliette

Shakespeare In Love - No Juliette

Shakespeare In Love - Genius Creates A Legend

Shakespeare In Love - Genius Creates A Legend

Shakespeare In Love - Official Trailer (HD)

Shakespeare In Love - Official Trailer (HD)

Shakespeare In Love - Cut off his nose

Shakespeare In Love - Cut off his nose

Shakespeare In Love - Give Me My Sin

Shakespeare In Love - Give Me My Sin

Now Playing: Shakespeare In Love - Auditions
Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow

After a dismal afternoon of auditions, Shakespeare finally spots his star...now he just has to catch him. In this scene: Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush), Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes), Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow)