
Shakespeare in Love
The world's greatest-ever playwright, William Shakespeare, is young, out of ideas, and short of cash, but meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
Currently you are able to watch Shakespeare in Love streaming on Kanopy, Cinemax (Via Hulu), Hoopla, and PlutoTV. It is also possible to buy Shakespeare in Love on Prime Video, Microsoft Store, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, Microsoft Store, and Apple TV.
'Shakespeare in Love' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, Shakespeare in Love is available in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the US
If Shakespeare in Love is not available in your country or you're traveling, use NordVPN to access it anywhere. Plus, Reelgood users get 3 months free, making it easier to enjoy your favorite content without interruptions.
Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
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United States | Hoopla, PlutoTV, Cinemax (Via Hulu), Kanopy | ✅ |
United Kingdom | NowTV | ✅ |
Australia | Foxtel Now, Binge | ✅ |
Canada | CTV, Hoopla, STARZ (Via Crave) | ✅ |
New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:02:31 AM, 07/13/2025 PST
More Information on Shakespeare in Love
The world's greatest-ever playwright, William Shakespeare, is young, out of ideas, and short of cash, but meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. Shakespeare in Love featuring Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow is streaming with subscription on Hoopla, streaming with subscription on Kanopy, free on PlutoTV, and 4 others. It's a drama and romance movie.
Director
John Madden
Will Shakespeare
Joseph Fiennes
Viola De Lesseps
Gwyneth Paltrow
Philip Henslowe
Geoffrey Rush
Hugh Fennyman
Tom Wilkinson
Queen Elizabeth
Judi Dench
Nurse
Imelda Staunton
Lord Wessex
Colin Firth
Ned Alleyn
Ben Affleck
Tilney
Simon Callow
Makepeace
Steven Beard
Ralph Bashford
Jim Carter
Christopher Marlowe
Rupert Everett
Richard Burbage
Martin Clunes
Frees
Tim McMullan
John Webster
Joe Roberts
Dr. Moth
Antony Sher
Lady in Waiting
Georgie Glen
Henry Condell
Nicholas Boulton
Nol
Barnaby Kay
Wabash
Mark Williams
Producer
David Parfitt
Producer
Donna Gigliotti
Producer
Edward Zwick
Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Producer
Marc Norman
Executive Producer
Bob Weinstein
Executive Producer
Julie Goldstein
Writer
Tom Stoppard
Composer
Stephen Warbeck
Ratings & Reviews
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Won seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Lead Actress for Paltrow and Best Supporting Actress for Dench. A great movie and Paltrow is top notch throughout, even in the scenes where she plays a man. Check it out.


