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1. A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935)
Approved | 133 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Two couples and a troupe of actors have an encounter with some mischievous fairies in the forest.
Directors: William Dieterle, Max Reinhardt | Stars: James Cagney, Dick Powell, Ian Hunter, Verree Teasdale
Votes: 3,889
2. Hamlet (1948)
Approved | 154 min | Drama
Prince Hamlet struggles over whether or not he should kill his uncle, whom he suspects has murdered his father, the former king.
Director: Laurence Olivier | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, John Laurie, Esmond Knight
Votes: 18,408 | Gross: $7.09M
3. Mortal Fools (2008)
Not Rated | 83 min | Comedy
A modern re-telling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Nights Dream, this is a crazy screwball comedy of unrequited love and altered states of sexual orientation. An Existentialist Science-Fiction Sex Farce - just as the Bard intended.
Director: Phil Moore | Stars: Lindsay Moss, Sarah Campbell-Lambert, Kaitlyn Thor, Jai Koutrae
Votes: 29
4. The Bit Part (1987)
87 min | Comedy
The story about a careers counselor who dreams of becoming a small-time actor.
Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Chris Haywood, Nicole Kidman, Katrina Foster, John Wood
Votes: 228
5. A Dream Comes True (1935)
Approved | 8 min | Documentary, Short
The making and premiere of Max Reinhardt's stage production adaptation of William Shakespeare's William Shakespeare.
Stars: Addison Richards, Ross Alexander, Binnie Barnes, Freddie Bartholomew
Votes: 251
6. Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Comedy, Drama
Celebrating the brilliance of the Bard - this is Shakespeare Republic. All the world's a stage.
Stars: Billy Smedley, Alan Fletcher, Christopher Kirby, Wahibe Moussa
Votes: 25
7. Sweet Sorrow (2023)
Short, Romance
The short movie, shot in 16mm film, beautifully depicts the struggles of a romance between a literature teacher and his charming alumnus who has to depart to another city.
Director: Parisa Zandbaf | Stars: Mike Kelson, Yasmin Misner
8. Iago: The Green Eyed Monster (2022)
4 min | Short, Musical, Sci-Fi
Iago: The Green Eyed Monster is an original ~ 4 minute high-energy musical prequel to a futuristic take on Shakespeare's Othello that explores the psychology and origin story of the notorious villain Iago reimagined as a woman.
Directors: Mary Chieffo, Julian Dorado, Camila Marturano, Josh Nelson Youssef | Stars: Justin Lawrence Barnes, Mary Chieffo, Madi Goff, Kaylon Hunt
9. Antony & Cleopatra (1997 TV Movie)
150 min
Director: Robert Behrens | Stars: Nick Baldasare, Sarah Arnold, Sam Jaeger, Vicky Welsh Bragg
10. Lady in Ermine
Biography, Drama, History | Announced
Sofi is an ambitious Renaissance girl who yearns to paint like her mentor Michelangelo, but first she has to overcome the men at the king's court who try to stop her.
11. Shakespeare
Biography | Pre-production
A feature film biopic about the life of the most famous writer of them all, William Shakespeare.
12. Krantz & Stern
Comedy, Crime | Post-production
Two detectives discover all corruption is relative. Warping Shakespearean characters and themes and stuffing them into a gritty but comedic cop show. That's the idea behind this off-kilter web series created by Nick Dragon.
Stars: Lacey Rae, Roni Weissman
13. Out Damned Spot
Short, Drama | Completed
When a Shakespearean actor receives red roses, his love affair with his co-star intensifies, as do the effects of a mysterious but deadly affliction.
Director: Daniel Lane | Stars: Christopher Sherwood, Emily Swain, Richard Stride, Tom Taplin
14. The Tempest - Artios (2021)
Not Rated | 54 min | Drama
A condensed film adaptation of Shakespeare's Classic, enjoy the story of Prospero, a powerful sorcerer usurped by his conniving brother and marooned on an island with his daughter Miranda.
Star: Liam Parke
15. Something Wicked (1992)
34 min | Short, Comedy
Something Wicked happens when love becomes an obsession.
Director: Bruce Redman | Stars: Jennifer Congram, Bev Langford, Lorna Longston, Joss McWilliam
16. Mayhem in Birnam Wood (2021)
Short, Sci-Fi
A deceptive nomad arrives in Birnam Wood and is soon enlisted to restore order.
Director: Timmy D'Arnay | Stars: Timmy D'Arnay, Margaux Thierry
18. Push Back the Desks
Drama | Announced
A feature film adaptation of the award-winning documentary A Touch of Greatness.
19. Thank You, Ten (2022)
Short, Comedy
It is opening night, and stage manager Riley must ensure the show opens without a hitch, despite her own troubles, an ailing cast, and a vengeful burrito. Riley alongside her cast and crew ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Spears | Stars: Crystal Cook, Jason Davis, Rickie Farah, Timothy Fischer
20.
Columbo (1971–2003)
Episode:
Dagger of the Mind
(1972)
Not Rated | 98 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In London, a respected Shakespearean acting duo cover up the unintended killing of their producer.
Director: Richard Quine | Stars: Peter Falk, Richard Basehart, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Bernard Fox
Votes: 2,956
21.
Acropolis Now (1989–1992)
Episode:
Shakespeare Was a Greek
(1990)
Comedy
After Jim and Liz watch a Shakespeare play, Jim decides to make his own version of Shakespeare at the café.
Director: Pino Amenta | Stars: Nick Giannopoulos, Simon Palomares, George Kapiniaris, Tracey Callander
22.
The Twilight Zone (1985–1989)
Episode:
Act Break/The Burning Man/Dealer's Choice
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"Act Break": Selfish second-rate playwright Maury Winkler wishes for a better writing partner than his ailing colleague Harry. "The Burning Man": A strange figure appears on the road and ... See full summary »
Directors: Wes Craven, J.D. Feigelson, Theodore J. Flicker | Stars: James Coco, Bob Dishy, Avery Schreiber, Piper Laurie
Votes: 419
23.
Antiques Roadshow (1997– )
Episode:
Shelburne Museum, Hour 1
(2023)
TV-G | Reality-TV
Get wowed by shocking finds from Roadshow's first hour at Shelburne Museum.
Stars: Lawrence Cavalieri, Leila Dunbar, Linda Dyer, Devon Eastland
Votes: 5
24.
A Captain's Log (2021– )
Episode:
Mary Chieffo - The rise to prominence and power as a strong female leader, Part 3
(2023)
Sci-Fi, Talk-Show
Bryan and Lili conclude the 3rd part of their extended interview with the one and only powerful woman Mary Chieffo. In Mary Chieffo speaks to hear early days as a child of two successful ... See full summary »
Directors: Bryan Kreutz, Ian H. Stewart | Stars: Bryan Kreutz, Lili Fox-Lim, Mary Chieffo
25.
The Diogenes Documentaries (2014– )
Episode:
Sherlockspeare
(2023)
2 min | Documentary, Short
Dr. Watson famously notes that Holmes' knowledge of literature is 'Nil'. However, a closer examination of the stories brings this theory into question.
Director: Ross K. Foad | Star: Ross K. Foad
26.
Digital Signage Done Right (2019– )
What Shakespeare Can Teach Us About Communicating
(2023 Podcast Episode)
Talk-Show
We can learn a lot about communicating today by looking at the words and techniques pioneered by William Shakespeare.
Director: Derek DeWitt | Stars: Derek DeWitt, Jennifer King
27.
Conspiracy Clearinghouse (2020– )
What's in a Name? The Shakespeare Authorship Debate
(2024 Podcast Episode)
Talk-Show
Anti-Stratfordians have many reasons why they think Shakespeare didn't write Shakespeare. They just can't agree on who did.
Director: Derek DeWitt | Stars: Derek DeWitt, Scott Jackson
28.
Deutschland 83 (2015)
Episode:
Quantum Jump
(2015)
TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
Martin Rauch, a young NVA Soldier, shall be recruited to work as a spy in West Germany. His aunt Lenora Rauch, who also works for the NVA, convinces her supervisor to do so. Although Martin refuses he is transferred to West Germany.
Director: Edward Berger | Stars: Jonas Nay, Maria Schrader, Ulrich Noethen, Sylvester Groth
Votes: 636
29.
Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Episode:
Edmund
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
"Thou, nature, art my goddess; to thy law My services are bound." Meet Shakespeare Republic's "Edmund", played by Falon Ryan, as she wrests with the complexities of the word "legitimate" as... See full summary »
Director: Sally McLean | Star: Falon Ryan
30.
Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Episode:
Thomas More
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
"Imagine that you see the wretched strangers, their babies at their backs ..." Meet Shakespeare Republic's "Thomas More", played by Christopher Kirby, as he tries to convince a group of ... See full summary »
Director: Sally McLean | Stars: Christopher Kirby, Vuyo Loko, Faran Martin
31.
Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Episode:
Viola
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
"I left no ring with her. What means this lady?" Meet Shakespeare Republic's "Viola", played by Nadine Garner, as she navigates the world of love and gender fluidity in Shakespeare's "... See full summary »
Director: Sally McLean | Stars: Alan Fletcher, Nadine Garner
32.
Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Episode:
Katherina
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
Meet Shakespeare Republic's "Katherina", played by Wahibe Moussa, as she faces the realities of being a woman in a man's world and who has learned to dance to the tune of politics to get what she most desires.
Director: Sally McLean | Stars: Wahibe Moussa, Jessica Martin, Taylah McLean, Sarah Penn
33.
Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Episode:
Henry V
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more ..." Meet Shakespeare Republic's "Henry V", played by Billy Smedley, as he faces not just the enemy, but the anxieties of his men at a time when he needs them most. "The game's afoot ..."
Director: Sally McLean | Stars: Billy Smedley, Jamie Hannah, Ethan Jackson, Amjinder Mann
34.
Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Episode:
Hamlet
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
"I have of late, though know not why, lost all my mirth ..." Meet Shakespeare Republic's "Hamlet", played by Michala Banas, as she faces the realization that no matter how much you appear ... See full summary »
Director: Sally McLean | Stars: Michala Banas, Shane Savage
35.
Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Episode:
Jaques
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
"All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players ..." Meet Shakespeare Republic's "Jaques" played by Alan Fletcher as he discovers that being the life of the party isn't ... See full summary »
Director: Sally McLean | Stars: Alan Fletcher, Troy Malcolm, Falon Ryan, Jahran Schansemma
36.
Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Episode:
Cleopatra
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
"All's but naught ..." Meet Shakespeare Republic's "Cleopatra" played by Tariro Mavondo as she faces the loss of the man who gave her strength and was taken too soon from her side. " - This case of that huge spirit now is cold ..."
Director: Sally McLean | Stars: Christopher Kirby, Tariro Mavondo, Wahibe Moussa
37.
Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Episode:
Helena
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
"I love your son". Meet Shakespeare Republic's "Helena" played by Shane Savage as he is forced into a confession of love for a man he knows may never love him back to the woman who is both ... See full summary »
Director: Sally McLean | Star: Shane Savage
38.
Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Episode:
Sebastian
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
"My stars shine darkly over me ..." Meet Shakespeare Republic's "Sebastian" played by Phoebe Anne Taylor as she faces the loss of her sister and the consequences of now being all alone in the world. " - mine eyes will tell tales of me."
Director: Sally McLean | Star: Phoebe Taylor
39.
Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Episode:
Beatrice
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
"Too cursed is more than cursed ..." Meet Shakespeare Republic's "Beatrice" played by Sally McLean - a rebel with a love of life and penchant for parties, who, despite her fine dresses, ... See full summary »
Director: Sally McLean | Stars: Dean Haglund, Ethan Jackson, Sally McLean, Tayla Wise
40.
Shakespeare Republic (2015– )
Episode:
Iago
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
"I follow him to serve my turn upon him ..." Meet Shakespeare Republic's "Iago" played by Dean Haglund as he plots his revenge - scheming in plain sight like the viper in the blossom. " - I am not what I am."
Director: Sally McLean | Star: Dean Haglund
41.
Antiques Road Trip (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #16.7
(2018)
43 min | Reality-TV
Charles falls for an old teddy and Anita loses her heart to Shakespeare.
Stars: Tim Wonnacott, Charles Hanson, Anita Manning
Votes: 6