Shakespeare in Love (1998)
- Synopsis:
- Intelligent, passionate period romance about the love story that supposedly inspired "Romeo and Juliet." Gorgeous details and excellent performances helped it win seven Oscars, including Best Picture.
- Starring:
- Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow
- Director:
- John Madden
- Rated:
- R
Details
- Starring:
- Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Judi Dench, Simon Callow, Colin Firth, Imelda Staunton, Antony Sher, Ben Affleck, Tom Wilkinson, Jim Carter, Martin Clunes
- Director:
- John Madden
- Genres:
- Romance, Character Drama, Comedy, Drama, Literary/Period Drama, Period Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Drama, Romantic Drama, Showbiz Comedy, Showbiz Drama
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 122
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Year:
- 1998
- Keywords:
- 16th century, acting, actor, arranged marriage, backstage, cross-dressing, Elizabeth I, England, farce, play, playwright, star-crossed lovers, theater, William Shakespeare
Awards
- Best Art Direction
- Best Costume Design
- Best Writing
- Best Music (Score)
- Best Picture
- Best Actress: Gwyneth Paltrow
- Best Supporting Actress: Judi Dench
- Best Cinematography
- Best Directing
- Best Film Editing
- Best Makeup
- Best Sound
- Best Supporting Actor: Geoffrey Rush
- Best Picture - Musical/Comedy
- Best Writing
- Best Directing
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Imelda Staunton
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Gwyneth Paltrow
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Judi Dench
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Geoffrey Rush
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Colin Firth
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Ben Affleck
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Joseph Fiennes
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Gwyneth Paltrow
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Simon Callow
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Martin Clunes
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Jim Carter
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Antony Sher
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Joseph Fiennes
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Geoffrey Rush
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Judi Dench
Academy Award
Won
Nominated
Golden Globe
Won
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Won
Nominated
Movie DNA
Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.
Well-loved movie
Romance
Hollywood Feel
Dry Humor
Character Depth
Sensuality
Cinematography
Upbeat
Complexity
Sex
Screwball Humor
Fast Pace
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