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Fri, Oct 21, 2011
  • Drama
  • History
  • Thriller
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 28, 2011
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 28, 2011
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Nov 16, 2011
  • TVWed, Nov 5, 2025Arte
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Nov 10, 2011
JP
  • Streaming / DigitalSat, Feb 25, 2012
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.

Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Jamie Campbell Bower
    Jamie Campbell Bower
    as Young Earl of Oxford
  • Rhys Ifans
    Rhys Ifans
    as Edward de Vere
  • David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    as William Cecil
  • Joely Richardson
    Joely Richardson
    as Princess Elizabeth Tudor
  • Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    as Queen Elizabeth I
  • Sebastian Armesto
    Sebastian Armesto
    as Ben Jonson
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