# Shakespeare in Love (1998)

English · Released 1998-12-11

Shakespeare in Love is a 1998 English film.

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was Shakespeare in Love released?
Shakespeare in Love was released on 11 December 1998.

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