Movies like Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love (1998) is a romance movie directed by John Madden. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.
1. Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
★ 6.7 · 1,348 votes · Drama, History, Romance
When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.
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2. Anonymous (2011)
★ 6.4 · 816 votes · Drama, History, Thriller
Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.
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3. Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
★ 6.5 · 1,979 votes · Drama, History
In 1561, Mary Stuart, widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland, reclaims her rightful throne and menaces the future of Queen Elizabeth I as ruler of England, because she has a legitimate claim to the English throne. Betrayals, rebellions, conspiracies and their own life choices imperil both Queens. They experience the bitter cost of power, until their tragic fate is finally fulfilled.
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