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Chimes at Midnight1965 • 115 min • Budget $800KComedy, Drama, HistoryDuring the War of the Roses, Henry IV has become king but faces a rebellion led by Hotspur, a brave nobleman from Northumberland. The complicated politics highlight Prince Hal's personal conflict. He's…
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The Scottish Play2021 • 113 minA successful actress takes on the role of Lady Macbeth at a small theater in New England. She develops a connection with the charmingly awkward young director. Soon, she's haunted by the…8.07.0
Throne of Blood1957 • 108 min • Box office $13KDrama, HistoryInspired by Shakespeare's "Macbeth," Akira Kurosawa's film updates the story to feudal Japan, set among samurai warriors bound by honor and loyalty. Two samurai, Washizu and Miki, travel to their lord's castle…7.98.0
The King Is Alive2000 • 110 minEleven passengers find themselves stranded in the African desert, taking refuge in a deserted town. As hope of rescue fades, they decide to put on a play. Their choice of Shakespeare's *King…5.66.317+
Hamlet2005 • 93 minA young prince encounters the ghost of his father, who urges him to seek revenge. However, the prince struggles to overcome his own thoughts and carry out the vengeful act.2.05.0
My Own Private Idaho1991 • 104 min • Budget $2M • Box office $6MDramaInspired by Shakespeare's "Henry IV," the film follows Mike Waters and Scott Favor as they travel together to find Mike's mother, whom he hasn't seen in years. Mike, who suffers from narcolepsy,…7.16.917+
Macbeth2006 • 109 minMacbeth, a trusted lieutenant to the crime boss Duncan, receives a prophecy from witches that he will become the leader. Fueled by this vision, he and his wife conspire to murder Duncan…4.04.6
The Last Lear2008 • 113 minThe film opens with veteran actor Harish Mishra seriously ill, his health failing after the demands of a film shoot left him in a coma. His co-star, Shabnam, is deeply worried, while…8.06.9
China Girl1987 • 90 min • Box office $1MRomance, Crime, DramaIn a vibrant city neighborhood where Little Italy and Chinatown meet, the developing romance between Tony, a young Italian American, and Tyan-Hwa, an ambitious Chinese girl, begins a chain of events that…5.96.317+
King of Texas2002 • 95 minPatrick Stewart plays John Lear, a wealthy Texas cattle rancher. He divides his fortune among his three daughters, only to be cruelly rejected by them in return.5.16.3
Tempest1982 • 140 min • Budget $13MComedy, Drama, RomancePhilip 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.…5.96.46+
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark1961 • 152 minPrince Hamlet returns to Denmark to discover his father has been murdered and his mother has quickly married his uncle, the new king.2.52.7
King Lear2015 • 156 minThe Stratford Festival presents a powerful production of King Lear. An aging king decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, unleashing unforeseen and devastating consequences. Overwhelmed by intense emotions, Lear…8.37.8
The Angelic Conversation1987 • 78 min"The Angelic Conversation" is a poetic and evocative film about a young man seeking love within a surreal setting. The film blends slow-paced scenes of intimacy with ambiguous landscapes as two men…5.06.1
As You Like It1936 • 96 minA film adaptation of Shakespeare's comedic story about a young woman who disguises herself as a man in order to pursue the affections of the man she desires.5.15.8
Romeo and Juliet1936 • 125 minA blossoming romance is threatened by a bitter, long-standing rivalry between two powerful families.6.26.4
Othello1965 • 165 minGeneral Othello's marriage falls apart when the malicious Ensign Iago manipulates him into believing his wife has been unfaithful.6.27.0
Henry V1944 • 137 minHistory, Drama, WarDuring 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…6.67.0
Macbeth1948 • 107 minDramaThis 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…7.37.4
Richard III1955 • 155 minDrama, HistoryThis historical drama follows Richard, the hunchbacked Duke of Gloucester, as he navigates the dangerous path to power. Having helped his brother, King Edward IV, gain the throne, Richard secretly desires more…7.27.3
The Tempest2010 • 111 min • Budget $20M • Box office $346KDrama, Fantasy, ComedyThis 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…5.35.313+
Stratford Festival: Antony and Cleopatra2015 • 152 minMark 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…4.06.6
Stratford Festival: King John2015 • 152 minWhen the King of France orders John to give up his crown to his nephew, Prince Arthur, war begins. Excommunication, an attempted attack, rebellion, and assassination create political chaos and deep sorrow…8.37.6
Filming Othello1979 • 84 minFilming Othello is a 1978 documentary film directed by and starring Orson Welles, chronicling the creation of his acclaimed 1952 stage production of Othello. Produced for West German television, it was Welles'…7.37.4
Othello2001 • 98 minThis 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,…6.67.4
Julius Caesar2012 • 150 minThis film is based on the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2012 production of Shakespeare's gripping thriller. It's a powerful story about fighting for democracy, and a love story between two men brought together…5.06.1
The Tragedy of Hamlet2002 • 132 minPeter 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.8.77.4
Titus Andronicus1985 • 167 minAfter 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…7.57.6
The Merry Wives of Windsor1982 • 167 minSeeking amusement, Sir John Falstaff writes letters to Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. The women, upon reading his missives, devise a series of pranks to playfully teach him a lesson. However, Mistress…8.06.9
The Winter's Tale1981 • 173 minConsumed 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…9.37.2
The Two Gentlemen of Verona1983 • 136 minTwo 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…6.36.4
Hamlet2018 • 191 minHamlet features the Almeida Theatre's highly praised 2017 production of William Shakespeare's classic, filmed live and transferred to London's Harold Pinter Theatre. Robert Icke's modern adaptation, starring Andrew Scott, Juliet Stevenson, Angus…6.48.5
The Merchant of Venice1973 • 131 minLaurence Olivier stars in this Edwardian adaptation of a Shakespeare play.7.07.1
Otello1995 • 142 minVerdi'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…4.5—
Kiss Me, Petruchio1981 • 58 minThis 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…5.58.0
All's Well That Ends Well1981 • 141 minHelena is in love with Bertram, but he belongs to the nobility while she is a doctor's daughter. Bertram is now at the French King's court, where the King is gravely ill.…6.36.9
Antony & Cleopatra1981 • 170 minOctavius Caesar (later known as Augustus, son of the assassinated Julius Caesar), along with Marc Antony and Lepidus, establishes a triumvirate to rule the Roman Empire. While Antony is away in Egypt,…6.36.4
As You Like It1978 • 151 minOrlando is compelled to serve his brother Oliver and seeks his fortune by entering a wrestling contest. There, he encounters Rosalind, a woman from the court. Rosalind is traveling with Celia, the…8.07.114+
The Comedy of Errors1983 • 109 minIn Ephesus, Aegeon of Syracuse searches for his son, who left to find his missing twin and mother months ago. Unfortunately, Ephesus has just declared war on Syracuse, and any Syracusan caught…6.06.9
Cymbeline1983 • 175 minKing Cymbeline of Britain is displeased that his daughter Imogen has chosen a man of lower status as her husband. He banishes Posthumus, who then joins the Roman army. Disguised as a…5.77.0
Hamlet1980 • 210 minDrama, TV MovieThis adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy tells the story of Hamlet, who returns home from school to find his world in chaos. His mother has quickly remarried his uncle, a union that feels…6.18.014+
Omkara2006 • 155 minCrime, DramaOmkara Shukla, a mixed-race outlaw, kidnaps Dolly Mishra from her family. He successfully evades capture. But a conspiracy begins to brew when Omkara refuses to promote his trusted lieutenant, Langda Tyagi. This…6.98.0
The Tragedy of Coriolanus1984 • 145 minA Roman hero, exiled from the city, forms an unlikely alliance with his longtime enemy to exact revenge on Rome.8.07.4
Ata Demirer: Tek Kişilik Dev Kadro 22011 • 101 minBetween 2007 and 2011, approximately 100,000 people attended 116 performances of this stand-up show. "Ata Demirer One-Man Giant Staff 2," which premiered nearly ten years after the original "One Man Giant Staff,"…6.77.5
