Shakespeare in Love (1998)
Top Billed Cast
Shakespeare in Love (1998)
Certified Cringeworthy
85.7% Audience Cringe Score (28 votes)*
Sex Scene
YES
Nudity
NO
Sexual Violence
NO
We've determined Shakespeare in Love is NOT SAFE to watch with parents or kids.
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Plot Summary
Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shakespeare in Love have nudity or sex scenes?
Yes, Shakespeare in Love contains sex scenes.
Can I watch Shakespeare in Love with my parents or kids?
No, Shakespeare in Love is not safe to watch with your parents or kids because it contains sex scenes.
Is Shakespeare in Love appropriate for kids?
No, Shakespeare in Love is not appropriate for kids because it contains sex scenes.
* 85.7% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of Shakespeare in Love as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.
Top Billed Cast
Joseph Fiennes
...as Will Shakespeare
Gwyneth Paltrow
...as Viola De Lesseps
Geoffrey Rush
...as Philip Henslowe
Tom Wilkinson
...as Hugh Fennyman
Judi Dench
...as Queen Elizabeth
Imelda Staunton
...as Nurse
