Shakespeare in Love Movie Basics Year of Release: 1998 Running Time: 2 hrs. 02 min. MPAA Rating: R Director: John Madden Screenwriter: Marc Norman and Tom Stopppard Producers: Donna Gigliotti, David Parfitt and Harvey Weinstein Studio: Miramax Pictures Synopsis Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) owes a play to cash-strapped theater owner Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush). The only problem? He has writer's block. He meets his muse in young Viola de Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow) and is inspired to write Romeo and Juliet. That's the basic premise of this charming and clever romantic comedy set in 16th century England. conTributed by Destination Hollywood Cast Gwyneth Paltrow - Viola de Lesseps Joseph Fiennes - William Shakespeare Geoffrey Rush - Philip Henslowe Judi Dench - Queen Elizabeth Ben Affleck - Ned Alleyn Colin Firth - Lord Wessex Rupert Everett - Christopher Marlowe Awards and Nominations 1997 Academy Awards® Best Picture (Win) Best Actress - Gwyneth Paltrow (Win) Best Supporting Actress - Judi Dench (Win) Best Adapted Screenplay (Win) Best Art Direction (Win) Best Costume Design (Win) Best Score (Win) Best Cinematography (Nom) Best Director (Nom) Best Supporting Actor - Geoffrey Rush (Nom) Best Makeup (Nom) Best Sound (Nom) 1999 MTV Movie Awards® Favorite Male Newcomer - Joseph Fiennes (Win) Favorite Actress - Gwyneth Paltrow (Nom) Supporting Actor - Geoffrey Rush (Nom) 1999 Golden Globe Awards® Best Picture (Win) Best Actress - Gwyneth Paltrow (Win) Best Screenplay (Win) Best Director (Nom) Best Supporting Actress - Geoffrey Rush (Nom) Best Supporting Actress - Judi Dench (Nom) 1999 MTV Movie Awards® Best Kiss (Win) Best Breakthrough Male Performance - Joseph Fiennes (Nom) Best Female Performance - Gwyneth Paltrow (Nom) Best Movie (Nom) Tribute to Shakespeare In Love Main Page | DH Home Shakespeare in Love © 1998 Miramax Pictures. All rights reserved. This Tribute is not officially endorsed or authorized by Miramax Pictures. Unauthorized use of this material is strictly prohibited. © 2001-2008 Destination Hollywood. All rights reserved.

Shakespeare in Love Ned Alleyn ( Ben Affleck ): "Romeo and Juliet. Just a suggestion." 157 KB Who gave Will the idea for the name Mercutio? Answer How would you rate Shakespeare in Love? 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star