Shakespeare in Love (1998)

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.

Genres: Romance, History, Comedy, Drama

What to watch after Shakespeare in Love

• Twelfth Night (1996) — Same feel: whimsical, smart
• Much Ado About Nothing (1993) — Same feel: whimsical, smart
• The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) — Colin Firth and Judi Dench appear in both
• The English Patient (1996) — Colin Firth appears in both
• Love Actually (2003) — Same subject: london, england
• Iris (2001)