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1. Shakespeare in Love (1998)

R | 123 min | Comedy, Drama, History

The world's greatest ever playwright, William Shakespeare, is young, out of ideas and short of cash, but meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays.

Director: John Madden | Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson

Votes: 234,391 | Gross: $100.32M

2. The Lego Movie (2014)

PG | 100 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

An ordinary LEGO construction worker, thought to be the prophesied as "special", is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the LEGO universe into eternal stasis.

Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller | Stars: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett

Votes: 388,475 | Gross: $257.76M

3. Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)

G | 84 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Separated by a garden fence and a feud, are blue gnomes on one side and red gnomes on the other. This doesn't stop blue Gnomeo and red Juliet from falling in love with each other. Do they have a future together?

Director: Kelly Asbury | Stars: James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Maggie Smith, Ashley Jensen

Votes: 59,690 | Gross: $99.97M

4. Bringing Down the House (2003)

PG-13 | 105 min | Comedy

When a lonely guy meets a woman on the internet who happens to be in prison, she breaks out to get him to prove her innocence, and proceeds to wreak havoc on his middle-class life.

Director: Adam Shankman | Stars: Steve Martin, Queen Latifah, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright

Votes: 39,210 | Gross: $132.72M

5. Upstart Crow (2016–2020)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, History

Satirical Blackadderesque sitcom about how friends, family, historical circumstances, and his arch-rival Robert Greene, who first coined the derogatory term "upstart crow", influenced William Shakespeare to write his famous plays.

Stars: David Mitchell, Gemma Whelan, Rob Rouse, Liza Tarbuck

Votes: 3,921

6. Anonymous (I) (2011)

PG-13 | 130 min | Drama, Thriller

The theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, who penned Shakespeare's plays. Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I and the Essex rebellion against her.

Director: Roland Emmerich | Stars: Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave, David Thewlis, Sebastian Armesto

Votes: 42,135 | Gross: $4.46M

7. All Is True (2018)

PG-13 | 101 min | Biography, Drama, History

A look at the final days in the life of renowned playwright William Shakespeare.

Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Nonso Anozie

Votes: 5,444 | Gross: $1.20M

8. Bill (I) (2015)

Not Rated | 94 min | Comedy, Family, History

What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute-player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.

Director: Richard Bracewell | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick

Votes: 3,239

9. The Good Guy (2009)

R | 90 min | Comedy, Romance

Calm and quiet Daniel starts on Wall Street. His womanizing colleague, Tommy, encourages him to meet women. He unknowingly meets Tommy's girlfriend, Beth, and ends up in her 5 women book club. Will he find the woman?

Director: Julio DePietro | Stars: Alexis Bledel, Scott Porter, Bryan Greenberg, Colin Egglesfield

Votes: 9,766 | Gross: $0.10M

10. Will (2017)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, History

A drama about the lost years of young William Shakespeare after his arrival to London in 1589--when theatre was like rock'n'roll, and a young man with a dream changed the world with his words.

Stars: Laurie Davidson, Olivia DeJonge, Ewen Bremner, Mattias Inwood

Votes: 2,165

11. Blackadder Back & Forth (1999)

33 min | Short, Comedy, History

At a New Millennium Eve party, Blackadder and Baldrick test their new time machine and ping pong through history encountering famous characters and changing events rather alarmingly.

Director: Paul Weiland | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

Votes: 15,799

12. The Story of Mankind (1957)

Approved | 100 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

The Devil and the Spirit of Man argue as to whether or not humanity is ultimately good or evil.

Director: Irwin Allen | Stars: Ronald Colman, Hedy Lamarr, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx

Votes: 1,522

13. The Actors (2003)

R | 91 min | Comedy, Crime

Two failed actors decide to pull a con on a local gangster by pretending to be the people to whom he owes money.

Director: Conor McPherson | Stars: Michael Caine, Dylan Moran, Michael Gambon, Lena Headey

Votes: 1,964

14. Will Shakespeare (1978)

60 min | Biography, Drama

Biography of William Shakespeare.

Stars: Tim Curry, Paul Freeman, John Normington, Ron Cook

Votes: 124

15. The Lego Movie Videogame (2014 Video Game)

E10+ | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Video game following the story line of The Lego Movie (2014).

Directors: Jon Burton, Matt Palmer | Stars: Orion Acaba, Laura Bailey, David Boat, Robert Clotworthy

Votes: 1,217

16. A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets (2005 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 85 min | Drama

A mystery in Shakespeare's sonnets is explored.

Director: John McKay | Stars: Rupert Graves, Tom Sturridge, Indira Varma, Zoë Wanamaker

Votes: 261

17. Les amours de la reine Élisabeth (1912)

TV-PG | 44 min | Short, Biography, Drama

Episodes from the life of Elizabeth I, Queen of England (1533-1603), focusing on her ill-fated love affair with Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.

Directors: Henri Desfontaines, Louis Mercanton | Stars: Sarah Bernhardt, Lou Tellegen, Max Maxudian, Nita Romani

Votes: 154

18. Billy Shakespeare (2014)

103 min | Comedy, Romance

What if William Shakespeare never existed... until now. Our Modern Bard is caught in a love triangle of confused sexuality, cross dressing, mistaken identity, and bedroom trysts. Does ... See full summary »

Director: Deborah Voorhees | Stars: Jason D. Johnson, Catharine E. Jones, Phillip David Collins, Mary Maxson

Votes: 31

19. Miguel and William (2007)

Not Rated | 102 min | Comedy, Romance

A romantic comedy inventing a friendship between Cervantes and Shakespeare, who both fall in love with a Spanish woman.

Director: Inés París | Stars: Elena Anaya, Juan Luis Galiardo, Will Kemp, Josep Maria Pou

Votes: 309

20. Carmen Sandiego's Great Chase Through Time (1999 Video Game)

Adventure, Comedy, History

Master thief Carmen Sandiego has a time machine called Chronoskimmer and plans to steal historical reaches, such as the Declaration of Independence. Travel to various eras, find out why she's there and stop her plan.

Directors: Jenean Estigoy, Stuart Lowder, Jonathan G. Meath, Haroon Tahir | Stars: Bonnie Akimoto, Doug Boyd, Brenda Burke, Petri Byrd

Votes: 42

21. Dagger (2021)

24 min | Short, Comedy

"To be or not to be?" The very moment Tom (Will Chase) contemplates this famous question about whether his life is worth living, a disembodied and outspoken William Shakespeare (Jack ... See full summary »

Director: Will Chase | Stars: Will Chase, Jack Davenport

22. Much Ado About Something (2001)

70 min | Documentary, Mystery

Did Christopher Marlowe write the works of Shakespeare?

Director: Michael Rubbo | Stars: Michael Rubbo, Bill Browning, Jonathan Bate, John Michell

Votes: 84

23. Shakespeare v Jack the Ripper (2018)

Documentary, Biography, History

The shocking link between William Shakespeare, the Jack The Ripper murders, the Freemasons and Hollywood.

Director: Graham Fletcher-Cook | Stars: Michele Winstanley, Chelsea Fitzgerald, Graham Fletcher-Cook, Gary Hailes

24. What You Will (II) (2022)

23 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

During a summoning-gone-wrong at a 17th-century pub in modern LA, five Angelenos accidentally get possessed by five Shakespearean characters who are very unhappy with their endings. ... See full summary »

Director: Ryan Cargill | Stars: Mariasha Altynbay, Dan Conroy, Joey De La Cruz, Emon Elboudwarej

25. Un drama nuevo (1946)

92 min | Drama

London, 1605. William Shakespeare is about to launch a new drama in The Globe. The comic actor Yorick urges the author to grant him the lead role, although he is not very gifted for serious... See full summary »

Director: Juan de Orduña | Stars: Ricardo Acero, Fernando Aguirre, Gabriel Algara, Fortunato Bernal

Votes: 22

26. Hail to the Chief (2013)

15 min | Short, Comedy, Music

Sean is a lonely high school freshman who makes a wish to have a true friend. However, he doesn't expect his wish to come true. A former U.S. president, James Garfield, comes to help him ... See full summary »

Director: Ari Torbin | Stars: Ian Vincent, Robert Domine, Marc S. Lawrence, Jay Dunigan

27. The Man Shakespeare (1964 TV Movie)

55 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

A dramatized documentary on Shakespeare's life, based on known facts and widely accepted beliefs. A contribution to the quatercentenary celebrations of the birth of William Shakespeare.

Stars: Hugh David, Roger Croucher, Carlo Cura, Mervyn Pascoe

28. The First 400 Years (1964)

70 min | Comedy, Drama

Scenes from the works of William Shakespeare in celebration of the 400th anniversary of his birth.

Stars: Keith Michell, Googie Withers, Jeanette Sterke, Bruce Barry

29. Scribblenauts Unlimited (2012 Video Game)

E10+ | Adventure, Fantasy

Maxwell must collect starites by helping people around the world in order to save Lily from turning into stone

Director: Jeremiah Slaczka

Votes: 164

30. Hard Case (2016)

6 min | Short, Action, Comedy

A gruesome crime has taken the lives of the Royal family. Agents Jensen and Schmidt will initiate an investigation that will involve Norwegian thuggery and guest appearances.

Director: Ignasi Miró-Sastre | Stars: Félix Castellanos Valencia, Anders Kletthagen, Coraima Lozano Coronado, Inés Lozano Palacio

31. Making 'Macbeth' (2007 Video)

31 min | Documentary, Short, Drama

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Stars: Chloe Armstrong, Steve Bastoni, Kate Bell, Matt Doran

32. Caj u královny (2008 TV Movie)

125 min | Drama

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Director: Juraj Deák | Stars: Eliska Balzerová, Ctirad Götz, Pavel Necas, Zdenek Palusga

33. The Drew Carey Show (1995–2004)
Episode: Drew's in a Coma (2001)

TV-PG | Comedy

After a car accident, Drew is in a coma. His family and friends try to bring him back from the coma while Drew is in Purgatory with beautiful women where he wants to remain.

Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Drew Carey, Diedrich Bader, Christa Miller, Kathy Kinney

Votes: 128

34. Fantasy Island (1977–1984)
Episode: The Tallowed Image/Room and Bard (1983)

TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

A young man wants to meet the woman whose image he saw in a century-old magazine; and an aspiring Shakespearean actress gets help from no less than the Bard himself.

Director: Carl Kugel | Stars: Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize, Lloyd Bochner, Ray Buktenica

Votes: 55

35. On Camera (1954–1958)
Episode: The Tyger's Hart (1955)

Comedy, Drama

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Director: Paul Almond | Stars: Robert Christie, Richard Gilbert, Marjorie Leete, Douglas Rain

36. Tiny Toon Adventures (1990–1995)
Episode: Weirdest Story Ever Told (1991)

TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Buster plays the virtuous highwayman in "Robin Hare," Babs tries to prove her talent to Shakespeare in "To Babs Or Not To Babs," and Buster suffers a nightmare in "Elmyra's Round The World."

Director: Art Leonardi | Stars: Charlie Adler, Tress MacNeille, Cree Summer, Joe Alaskey

Votes: 61

37. The Fairly OddParents (2001–2017)
Episode: Hail to the Chief/Twistory (2001)

Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Timmy decides to run for Student Body President to capture the attentions and affections of the lovely and popular Trixie Tang.

Directors: Gary Conrad, Butch Hartman, Howard E. Baker, Norton Virgien | Stars: Tara Strong, Daran Norris, Susanne Blakeslee, Grey Griffin

Votes: 150

38. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode: The Shakespeare Code (2007)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

The Doctor takes Martha to London in 1599, where William Shakespeare's new play is being used by three witches in an evil plan.

Director: Charlie Palmer | Stars: David Tennant, Freema Agyeman, Dean Lennox Kelly, Christina Cole

Votes: 7,759

39. DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2022)
Episode: Romeo V. Juliet: Dawn of Justness (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

The Legends continue their hunt for pieces for the Loom of Fate and find themselves face to face with William Shakespeare; Ray and Nora make another big life decision that leaves the team surprised.

Director: Alexandra La Roche | Stars: Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Tala Ashe

Votes: 1,228

40. Epic Rap Battles of History (2010– )
Episode: Dr. Seuss vs. Shakespeare (2011)

TV-14 | 3 min | Short, Comedy, History

The legendary British playwright William Shakespeare is pitted against the creations of children's book author Dr. Seuss.

Director: Dave McCary | Stars: Lloyd Ahlquist, Mickey Meyer, Peter Shukoff, George Watsky

Votes: 153

41. Gravity Falls (2012–2016)
Episode: Headhunters (2012)

TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The kids discover Stan's collection of wax sculptures, and Mabel decides to create her own. But when someone sabotages it, it's up to her and Dipper to solve the case.

Director: John Aoshima | Stars: Kristen Schaal, Jason Ritter, Alex Hirsch, Coolio

Votes: 3,422

42. Dead End: Paranormal Park (2022)
Episode: Eat the Parents (2022)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Barney invites his parents over to the park so they can have coffee together. However, Norma turns it into more of a dinner and some supernatural influence make a mess of everything.

Director: Liz Whitaker | Stars: Zach Barack, Alex Brightman, Tucker Chandler, Alan Cumming

Votes: 55

43. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Homer's Adventures Through the Windshield Glass (2023)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Time stands still for Homer when he flies through his windshield after crashing his car and as his life flashes before his eyes, a magical friend helps him uncover the truth about his marriage.

Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 690

44. The Ministry of Time (2015–2020)
Episode: Tiempo de esplendor (2017)

TV-MA | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

The Peace Treaty between Philip III and Great Britain is in jeopardy by agents of a sinister time-traveling organization. In the height of the Spanish Golden Age, the trio walks into old faces, bitter rivalries and new enemies.

Directors: Oskar Santos, Marc Vigil | Stars: Hugo Silva, Aura Garrido, Nacho Fresneda, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo

Votes: 126

45. Mysterious Phenomena of the Unexplained (2001–2003)
Episode: The Taming of the Screwball (2002)

Not Rated | Animation, Short, Comedy

Daffy Duck explains why he got into finding out about mysteries ever since he met a ghost.

Director: Steve Belfer | Stars: Joe Alaskey, Bob Bergen, Jim Cummings, Tom Kenny

46. Good Omens (2019– )
Episode: Hard Times (2019)

TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

We follow Aziraphale and Crowley's friendship across the ages. Meanwhile, in the present day, Agnes Nutter's descendant Anathema arrives in Tadfield on her own mission to save the world.

Director: Douglas Mackinnon | Stars: Frances McDormand, Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Adam Bond

Votes: 5,610