184 Classic Romantic Films

Hamlet

1985 • 96 min

Hamlet believes his uncle murdered his father to become king and marry his mother. Torn between these discoveries, the prince struggles with whether or not to seek revenge. Direct television broadcast from Kino Helsinki. A production of Theatre Academy Helsinki,…

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The Tempest

1960 • 76 min

Exiled Duke Prospero, living as a sorcerer on a secluded island, orchestrates the shipwreck of his brother, the man who usurped his dukedom.

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CBeebies Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream

2016 • 50 min

A whimsical adventure unfolds as Swashbuckle's Cook and Line assist William Shakespeare in staging a magical performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Filmed at Liverpool's Everyman Theatre, the production features several familiar faces from CBeebies, with Justin Fletcher captivating audiences…

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

2016 • 90 min

In the oppressive court of Athens, the ruthless dictator Theseus prepares to marry Hippolyta, a captive from war. At the same time, young Hermia faces a death sentence from her father for loving someone forbidden. Elsewhere in the city, an…

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King Lear

2008 • 150 min

An aging King makes a fateful decision when he steps down and names his deceitful daughters as his successors, dismissing his devoted and trustworthy wife.

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National Theatre Live: All's Well That Ends Well

2009

National Theatre Live, a project by London's Royal National Theatre, broadcasts live performances from their productions to theaters and arts centers worldwide via satellite. Their second production, *All's Well That Ends Well*, reached approximately 300 screens. Today, NT Live productions…

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Rome and Juliet

2006 • 135 min

Rome and Juliet tells the story of two women who fall in love, despite societal expectations. Juliet, a traditional preschool teacher about to be married, hires Rome, a free-spirited businesswoman, as her wedding planner. As they plan the wedding together,…

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Love's Labour's Lost

1985 • 120 min

A thoughtful king and his three closest friends decide to abstain from women for a period of three years. However, their plan is disrupted when a diplomatic visit from a French princess and her three attendants unexpectedly arrives.

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Hamlet

1990 • 130 min • Budget $13M • Box office $20M

Drama, History

Set in medieval Denmark, the story follows the young Hamlet as he discovers his father's death was a betrayal orchestrated by his uncle Claudius, who then seized the throne. Consumed by grief and a need for justice, Hamlet navigates a…

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As You Like It

1992 • 117 min

Fleeing a ruthless regional ruler, a woman disguises herself as a boy and teaches courtship to a troubled young man who declares his affection for her.

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Henry VIII

1979 • 166 min

King Henry, determined to divorce Queen Katherine and marry Anne Boleyn, clashes with the Catholic Church. Cardinal Wolsey, the King's influential Lord Chancellor, tries to persuade the Pope to grant Henry's wish, but the royal court becomes filled with political…

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RSC Live: Twelfth Night

2018 • 140 min

Twelfth Night is a funny and sad story about love that goes wrong. Twin siblings are separated when their ship sinks and must start new lives in an unfamiliar place. One twin, Viola, falls for Orsino, who is deeply in…

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Julius Caesar

1979 • 161 min

The assassination of Rome's intended leader by Brutus and his allies triggers devastating repercussions, impacting both Brutus personally and the stability of the Republic.

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King Lear

1982 • 185 min

An aging king makes a fateful decision when he steps down and names his deceitful daughters as his successors, dismissing his devoted and truthful wife.

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National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night

2017 • 162 min

A shipwreck leaves Viola stranded on a new land, separated from her twin brother Sebastian. Determined to survive alone, she ventures into the unknown, sparking a series of mistaken identities and unrequited affections. The households of Olivia and Orsino are…

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The Life and Death of King John

1984 • 157 min

King John of England faces a challenge from Philip of France, who insists John's nephew Arthur should be king. To appease the French, King John agrees, but his own court harbors those who would undermine his rule.

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RSC Live: Richard II

2013 • 180 min

He is a king, divinely chosen to rule. Yet, he is also deeply flawed. His pride endangers England's powerful families, risking a century-long civil war.

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Macbeth

1983 • 147 min

Driven by ambition, Macbeth and his wife kill King Duncan to seize the throne. However, their act of regicide unleashes a series of escalating events, fueled by supernatural forces that ultimately lead to their downfall.

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Othello

1995 • 123 min

In this adaptation of Shakespeare's classic, the villainous Iago cultivates a false friendship with Othello. His aim is to manipulate Othello for personal gain.

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National Theatre Live: King Lear

2014 • 205 min

An aging king decides to divide his kingdom based on which of his three daughters can offer the most flattering praise. His favorite daughter, Cordelia, chooses to say nothing. Simon Russell Beale, known for recent performances at the National Theatre…

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Cymbeline

1988 • 115 min

King Cymbeline of Britain is displeased that his daughter Imogen has chosen a man of low standing as her husband. He banishes Posthumus, who then joins the Roman army. Imogen sets out to find her husband, while Posthumus boasts to…

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Macbeth

1971 • 141 min • Budget $2M • Box office $1M

War, Drama

In 11th-century Scotland, a prophecy from three witches fuels Lady Macbeth’s dangerous desire for power, leading to warlord Macbeth's downfall. Once respected for his bravery, Macbeth becomes increasingly consumed by doubt and betrayal as he betrays his king and allies.…

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Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe

2003 • 210 min

This film captures a live recording of a performance of Shakespeare's *Richard II* at the Globe Theatre in London.

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Othello

1990 • 204 min

In Venice, the noble Moroccan Othello's life with his devoted wife Desdemona is destroyed by the manipulative schemes of Iago, Othello's envious and deceitful friend.

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The Taming of the Shrew

1929 • 63 min

Based on Shakespeare's play, Baptista Minola, a wealthy man in Padua, has two daughters, Katherine and Bianca. Bianca is popular with many potential husbands, but her father insists she cannot marry until Katherine, known for her bad temper, is wed.…

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Othello

2001 • 98 min

This British TV production reimagines Shakespeare's Othello, updating the story for a near-future London plagued by crime and racial tensions. Black police officer John Othello (Eamonn Walker) is unexpectedly promoted to Commissioner, a move resented by his friend and superior,…

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Hamlet

2009 • 183 min

Drama, TV Movie

David Tennant stars in this film adaptation of the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of a classic Shakespeare play. Director Gregory Doran’s contemporary setting was praised by critics as exciting, brisk, and often humorous.

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Othello

1951 • 93 min

Drama

This story follows the passionate but forbidden marriage between Othello, a respected Moorish general, and Desdemona, the daughter of a powerful senator. The marriage triggers a chain of events that deeply affect their lives. Roderigo, who was once in love…

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Romeo and Juliet - Live at Shakespeare's Globe

2010 • 171 min

Dominic Dromgoole's production offers a fresh and clear take on Shakespeare's beloved tragedy, highlighting the story's enduring relevance as a passionate tale of first love. Ellie Kendrick delivers a remarkably youthful portrayal of Juliet, with Adetomiwa Edun as a boyish…

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The Tempest

2010 • 111 min • Budget $20M • Box office $346K

Drama, Fantasy, Comedy

This is a reimagining of Shakespeare's play. Prospera, a ruler wrongly taken from her throne in Milan, lives in exile on a remote island with her daughter. She uses magic to lure her enemies to the island and enact her…

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Julius Caesar

1970 • 117 min

This glamorous 1970 remake of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar features a star-studded cast. The story follows the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March and the subsequent war between those who carried out the assassination and those led by…

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Hamlet

2003 • 120 min

William Houston plays the Danish prince.

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Romeo & Juliet

2013 • 118 min • Box office $3M

Romance, Drama

Verona is torn by a long-standing feud between the Montagues and Capulets. Romeo Montague manages to attend a masked ball hosted by the Capulets and there he meets Juliet, the Capulets' daughter. They fall deeply in love, but are heartbroken…

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Julius Caesar

1953 • 121 min • Budget $2M • Box office $3M

Drama, History

Ambition and loyalty collide when Julius Caesar is assassinated by a group led by Brutus. This film explores the resulting turmoil in ancient Rome and its impact on the republic's future. It examines the political landscape and how Caesar's death…

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Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet

2016 • 160 min

A live stage production of Shakespeare's renowned play tells the story of two young people from rival families whose romance takes a devastating turn.

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The Winter's Tale

1981 • 173 min

Consumed by jealousy, King Leontes wrongly accuses his wife, Hermione, of an affair, leading to her death. He then banishes their newborn daughter, Perdita, who is raised by shepherds for sixteen years and develops a love for the son of…

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The Two Gentlemen of Verona

1983 • 136 min

Two close friends travel from Verona to Milan: Valentine is excited, while Proteus is reluctant, as he's leaving his fiancée, Julia. In Milan, Valentine quickly falls for Silvia, the Duke's daughter. Soon after, Proteus encounters Silvia and finds himself equally…

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National Theatre Live: Othello

2013 • 198 min

Othello, a Moorish general, is deceived into believing his wife Desdemona is unfaithful with his lieutenant, Cassio. This deception is orchestrated by Iago, a disgruntled ensign who is secretly plotting against Othello.

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Twelfth Night

1980 • 128 min

Comedy, Romance, TV Movie

After a shipwreck separates the twin siblings Viola and Sebastian, Viola washes ashore in the land of Illyria. To survive, she disguises herself as a man and takes a job as a messenger for Duke Orsino, who is hopelessly in…

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Troilus & Cressida

1981 • 190 min

The long and brutal Trojan War continues. The Greek army struggles with low spirits, blaming Achilles' detachment. Meanwhile, the Trojan hero Hector challenges a Greek warrior to a duel. Adding to the conflict, Troilus is deeply affected when his beloved…

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Titus Andronicus

1985 • 167 min

After defeating the Goths, the warrior Titus Andronicus journeys back to Rome to bury his sons, bringing with him the Gothic Queen Tamora and her people as prisoners. Meanwhile, the late Roman Emperor's sons, Saturninus and Bassianus, are vying for…

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The Tempest

1980 • 123 min

Fantasy, Drama, TV Movie

This adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' tells the story of Prospero, the Duke of Milan, who was exiled to a magical island after being betrayed. There, he uses magic to control the island's spirits, including Ariel and Caliban, and lives…

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Hamlet

1969 • 117 min

Tony Richardson's *Hamlet* is a film adaptation of his own acclaimed stage play. Shot entirely within the Roundhouse in London—a former train shed—the movie relies heavily on close-up shots, emphasizing facial expressions and dialogue over elaborate action sequences.

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Henry V

1944 • 137 min

History, Drama, War

During the Hundred Years' War, the young and ambitious King Henry V of England aims to make his name in history by launching a major invasion of France in 1415. He must deal with the difficulties of war, diplomacy, and…

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Romeo and Juliet

1978 • 167 min

In fair Verona, two families of equal standing harbor a long-standing grudge, leading to violence. From these families come two young people who fall in love but ultimately choose death rather than be separated. Their tragic deaths end the families'…

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Romeo and Juliet

1954 • 141 min

In Renaissance Italy, the Montagues and Capulets are locked in a bitter, long-standing feud. Despite this, the son of the Montague family and the daughter of the Capulet family fall deeply in love and secretly marry.

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RSC Live: Titus Andronicus

2017 • 180 min

Shakespeare's most violent play depicts the brutal decline of Rome. Titus, a ruler worn down by war and grief, abdicates, leaving the city in chaos. Amidst this moral collapse, rape, cannibalism, and violence become commonplace. This revenge tragedy presents murder…

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RSC Live: Antony & Cleopatra

2017 • 197 min

After Julius Caesar's assassination, Mark Antony becomes the most powerful man in Rome. He prioritizes a luxurious relationship with Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, over his responsibilities to the Roman Empire. Divided between his love for Cleopatra and his obligations,…

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The Tragedy of Richard III

1983 • 230 min

Richard, the King's youngest brother, is determined to become king. He persuades the ailing King Edward IV that his elder brother, the Duke of Clarence, poses a danger to Edward's young sons. Clarence is imprisoned and murdered. The King dies…

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Richard II

1978 • 157 min

Richard II became king as a child and maintained a dignified presence. He firmly believed his rule was divinely appointed, but proved to be a weak leader. His excessive spending, poor judgment in advisors, and distance from his kingdom alienated…

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Othello

1955 • 107 min

Othello, a respected general of Moorish descent, marries Desdemona in secret, which angers her father and fuels the resentment of Iago. When Othello is sent to Cyprus, Iago uses deceit to convince him that Desdemona is unfaithful with Othello's lieutenant,…

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Pericles, Prince of Tyre

1984 • 177 min

While visiting Antioch, Prince Pericles learns a terrible secret from King Antiochus. Forced to flee for his life, he endures famine, a shipwreck, love, fatherhood, and another shipwreck. He loses his wife and daughter, only to reunite with them later…

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Othello

1981 • 204 min

Outside the home of Desdemona's father in Venice, Iago speaks with a fellow soldier – a man who had once hoped to marry Desdemona. Iago reveals that he works for Othello to achieve his own goals. Venice requires Othello's protection…

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Tempest

1982 • 140 min • Budget $13M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Philip Dimitrius, a successful architect, feels deeply unhappy in his 40s. He travels to a remote Greek island seeking peace and a new perspective as his personal and career life falls apart. But his new girlfriend and teenage daughter struggle…

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Much Ado About Nothing

1984 • 148 min

Benedick and Beatrice engage in playful banter. However, when Beatrice's friend Hero is unfairly rejected by Benedick's close friend Claudio, Benedick is forced to take a stand. Unbeknownst to everyone, Claudio has been manipulated by the villainous Don John, and…

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Twelfth Night

2012 • 153 min

After a shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a man and works for Duke Orsino. She becomes caught in a complicated love triangle involving him and the Countess Olivia. At the same time, Sir Toby Belch and his friends plot a…

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The Merchant of Venice

1980 • 157 min

Comedy, TV Movie, Romance

"The Merchant of Venice" explores love, loyalty, and prejudice through intricate relationships and difficult situations. Antonio, a wealthy merchant, is deeply saddened when his friend Bassanio asks for help in winning the hand of Portia, a wealthy woman with a…

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Measure for Measure

1979 • 145 min

When the Duke of Vienna departs unexpectedly, leaving the rigid Angelo in charge, Claudio's situation deteriorates rapidly. He's sentenced to death for having premarital relations. His sister, Isabella, a novice nun, pleads for his life. Angelo offers a deal: Isabella…

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Twelfth Night, or What You Will

2003 • 125 min

A modern, multicultural take on Shakespeare's *Twelfth Night*, featuring an Anglo-Indian cast.

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Fodor's Hamlet

2007 • 131 min

A visually stunning film featuring numerous interwoven stories in a desolate, surreal setting: Shakespeare in the Extreme!

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Otello

1995 • 142 min

Verdi's powerful music matches Shakespeare's famous tragedy, requiring exceptional performances from the entire cast. This production honors both the playwright and composer. Plácido Domingo's Otello is a highlight of opera, with beautifully sung and powerfully acted portrayals that deeply affect…

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Othello

1922 • 79 min

This story adapts Shakespeare's classic play. The villainous Iago plots to destroy Othello's life by manipulating him into jealousy.

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Love's Labour's Lost

2000 • 93 min • Budget $13M • Box office $300K

Comedy, Music, Romance

A thoughtful king and his three closest friends decide to abstain from women for a period of three years. However, their plan is disrupted when a French princess arrives for a diplomatic visit, accompanied by her three attendants.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

2017 • 104 min

This modern take on Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" transplants the classic story to present-day Hollywood. The film explores the blurred lines between fantasy and reality in a world driven by ambition, where celebrities, powerful executives, struggling artists, and aspiring…

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

1935 • 143 min • Box office $25M

Fantasy, Romance, Comedy

Four friends escape Athens and enter a magical forest, where they unexpectedly find themselves in the midst of a dispute between fairy monarchs. Their adventure takes a turn when they encounter a group of amateur actors rehearsing a play. A…

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Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale

2015 • 210 min

Consumed by jealousy, a king puts his own family, his relationships with friends, and the future of his kingdom at risk.

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William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night

1979 • 66 min

This is a contemporary reimagining of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night."

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Hamlet

1964 • 140 min

Drama

Grigori Kozintsev's adaptation of Shakespeare's *Hamlet* is a visually striking and deeply thoughtful version of the classic tragedy. Filmed in the actual Elsinore Castle in Estonia, the film portrays Hamlet's inner conflict as a feeling of confinement. Innokenti Smoktunovsky's portrayal…

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Stratford Festival: Antony and Cleopatra

2015 • 152 min

Mark Antony, a powerful leader in the Roman Republic, is overcome by intense love for Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt. Their passionate relationship leads them to abandon reason and risk everything for their desires. This ultimately triggers a civil war…

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The Tragedy of Hamlet

2002 • 132 min

Peter Brook offers a fresh take on the well-known story, placing it in a setting suggestive of the East rather than Scandinavia, and featuring a diverse cast of characters.

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As You Like It

2006 • 127 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

This is a charming and imaginative romantic story set in 19th-century Japan. It follows the delightful courtship of Rosalind and Orlando as they navigate political conflict, banishment, and exile in the Forest of Arden. Their love story unfolds with wit,…

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Twelfth Night

1996 • 134 min • Budget $5M • Box office $33M

Drama, Comedy, Romance

This charming adaptation of Shakespeare's classic comedy centers on a young woman who falls for a count in 16th century Italy. To be near him, she disguises herself as a man and joins his company. Her plan takes a turn…

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The Life and Death of King Richard III

1912 • 55 min

This is Shakespeare's story of the ruthless Duke of Gloucester, a man who seizes the English throne through cunning schemes, betrayal, and sharp intellect.

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King Lear

1974 • 175 min

James Earl Jones stars as King Lear, an aging king consumed by paranoia. He demands his three daughters declare their love for him, but discovers he has misplaced his affection on those who plot his downfall. This recording captures Joseph…

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Hamlet

1913 • 64 min

Hamlet is a 1913 British silent drama film directed by Hay Plumb and starring Johnston Forbes-Robertson, Gertrude Elliot, and Walter Ringham.

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Hamlet from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

1964 • 191 min

This film captures a live performance of Shakespeare's *Hamlet*, shot at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York. The production was intentionally designed to look like a dress rehearsal, but it was performed before a real audience.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

1981 • 112 min

Four young Athenians flee into the woods, where the mischievous fairy Puck orchestrates a love triangle, causing two of the boys to fall for the same girl. The four chase each other through the forest as Puck assists his master…

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Macbeth

1979 • 145 min

Macbeth is a 1978 recording of the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Shakespeare's play, directed by Philip Casson. The version stars Ian McKellen as Macbeth and Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth. Produced by Thames Television, it captures the original stage…

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Much Ado About Nothing

1993 • 111 min • Budget $11M • Box office $22M

Drama, Comedy, Romance

This comedic update of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' follows a group who try to set up the stubborn Benedick and Beatrice. Their witty arguments make it seem impossible, but as a wedding nears, love proves complicated. Don John's schemes…

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Henry V - Live at Shakespeare's Globe

2012 • 164 min

Shakespeare's Henry V follows King Henry's campaign to regain English lands in France, a story of war and diplomacy. The king's ambitions are tested by a cast of compelling characters facing the harsh realities of conflict. First performed at the…

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King Lear

2003

This recording captures a performance of Shakespeare's King Lear, filmed in the courtyard of Prague Castle and starring Jan Tříská. The play is a timeless story exploring themes of love, hate, betrayal, greed, and the desire for power. As the…

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National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar

2018 • 138 min

Caesar's triumphant return to Rome is met with widespread celebration. However, the ruling class, threatened by his growing power, plots his downfall. His assassination sparks a brutal civil war within the city. Nicholas Hytner's production immerses the audience in the…

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Kiss Me, Petruchio

1981 • 58 min

This documentary chronicles the 1978 New York City Shakespeare Company production of *The Taming of the Shrew* at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park. It features footage from the performance, interviews with Meryl Streep (Kate) and Raul Julia (Petruchio), an…

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The Merchant of Venice

1996 • 86 min

This is a television school production of William Shakespeare's play, filmed both in a studio setting and on location in Venice.

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Romeo and Juliet

2014 • 135 min

Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad star as Romeo and Juliet in this contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare's beloved story, presented on Broadway.

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Otello

1992 • 146 min

Plácido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa star in Verdi's *Otello* at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. This gala performance celebrates Sir Georg Solti's 80th birthday on October 27, 1992, and was broadcast live on BBC 2 television.

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RSC Live: King Lear

2016 • 180 min

King Lear, nearing the end of his life, decides to give his kingdom to his children and retire. He underestimates their loyalty and finds himself abandoned and alone. Forced to face the consequences of his actions, he confronts the errors…

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The Merchant of Venice

2001 • 141 min

Set between World War I and II, this is an adaptation of Trevor Nunn's acclaimed 1999 Royal National Theatre production of *The Merchant of Venice*, starring Henry Goodman in a standout performance as Shylock.

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Julius Caesar - Live at Shakespeare's Globe

2014 • 151 min

Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" unfolds in ancient Rome, where the influential figures Cassius and Brutus fear the growing power of General Caesar threatens the Republic's democracy. They plot his assassination. The resulting conflicts and deaths create a tragic story with no…

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Macbeth

1982 • 62 min

In two long shots, three witches foresee Macbeth becoming King of Scotland. Driven by this prophecy, Lady Macbeth persuades her husband to murder King Duncan during a visit to their home. The resulting crime throws Macbeth into a dark path…

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Macbeth

2006 • 156 min

Part of the Tutto Verdi series, this 2006 production features Verdi's Macbeth in Parma. The role is a challenging and rewarding one for a baritone, and Leo Nucci is considered one of the finest singers in this area. He consistently…

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The Merry Wives of Windsor

1950 • 96 min

Sir John Falstaff, a wealthy and overweight nobleman, considers the Windsor inn his favorite spot. He enjoys eating and drinking to excess, as well as bragging about his exploits, especially his romantic ones. Currently, he's pursuing two young women, Mistress…

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Macbeth

1948 • 107 min

Drama

This historical story follows a powerful Scottish warlord and his wife as they climb the ladder of power, aiming for control of two kingdoms. They gain influence through any means available, inspiring both respect and fear. Their journey involves navigating…

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Titus

1999 • 162 min • Budget $18M • Box office $2M

Drama, History

In Shakespeare's 'Titus Andronicus,' a respected Roman general returns home from war to endure a series of heartbreaking losses as his children are taken from him. This early tragedy is known for its graphic violence and explores themes of revenge,…

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Hamlet

1921 • 112 min

This is a fresh take on Shakespeare's classic story. The Queen of Denmark hides her daughter by dressing her as a boy, allowing her to live as Prince Hamlet. After his father is murdered by his uncle Claudius, who poisoned…

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Macbeth

1961 • 85 min

Macbeth, a Scottish warrior in the 11th century, makes a risky decision to seize the throne. His wife, Lady Macbeth, a dominant force in their lives, encourages him. He quickly descends into wickedness as he pursues power.

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RSC Live: Julius Caesar

2017 • 152 min

After achieving unprecedented military victories, Caesar returns home to find unrest brewing within the ruling class.

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Macbeth

1997 • 129 min

In 11th-century Scotland, three witches prophesy that Macbeth will become King and Banquo will father a line of Kings. Macbeth then murders King Duncan and is crowned. However, this act marks the true beginning of his troubles.

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The Taming of the Shrew

1976 • 102 min

The American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco presents a lively, commedia dell'arte take on Shakespeare's comedy about a wealthy Italian merchant's two unmarried daughters. Bianca is refined and admired, but Kate is sharp-tongued and independent. No one wants to marry…

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Cheek by Jowl: The Winter's Tale

2017 • 166 min

Shakespeare's *The Winter's Tale*, written around the same time as *The Tempest*, departs significantly from that play's structure. It disregards traditional rules of time, place, and plot, taking us across Europe over sixteen years, from royal courts to rural settings,…

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