Shakespeare in Love

“Love is the only inspiration.”

6.8/ 10 3,183 votes 1998-12-11 2h 4m 4 popularity

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.