Where to watch Shakespeare in Love (1998)
Love is the only inspiration.
As of 13 October 2026, Shakespeare in Love (1998) is streaming in India on JioHotstar. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Story
Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
Streaming, rent & buy options by country
Updated
✅ India
JioHotstar
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTube✅ The US
fuboTV
Paramount Plus Premium
Paramount Plus Essential
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
KanopyAmazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTube
Fandango At Home
Spectrum On DemandAmazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home— The UK
Apple TV Store
Rakuten TVAmazon VideoGoogle Play Movies
Sky StoreYouTubeApple TV StoreRakuten TVAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesSky StoreYouTube— Pakistan
Not available online in Pakistan right now.
✅ Germany
Magenta TV+Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesYouTube
maxdome StoreSky Store
Freenet meinVODApple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesYouTubemaxdome StoreSky StoreRakuten TVCast
Joseph FiennesWill Shakespeare
Gwyneth PaltrowViola De Lesseps
Geoffrey RushPhilip Henslowe
Tom WilkinsonHugh Fennyman
Judi DenchQueen Elizabeth
Imelda StauntonNurse
Colin FirthLord Wessex
Ben AffleckNed Alleyn
Simon CallowTilney- SBSteven BeardMakepeace
Jim CarterRalph Bashford
Rupert EverettChristopher Marlowe
Director: John Madden
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Shakespeare in Love in India?
As of 13 October 2026, Shakespeare in Love (1998) is streaming in India on JioHotstar. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where can I watch Shakespeare in Love in the US?
As of 13 October 2026, Shakespeare in Love (1998) is streaming in the US on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Where can I watch Shakespeare in Love in the UK?
As of 13 October 2026, Shakespeare in Love isn't included with any subscription in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.
Where can I watch Shakespeare in Love in Pakistan?
As of 13 October 2026, Shakespeare in Love isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in Pakistan.
Where can I watch Shakespeare in Love in Germany?
As of 13 October 2026, Shakespeare in Love (1998) is streaming in Germany on Magenta TV+. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Is Shakespeare in Love on Netflix?
As of 13 October 2026, Shakespeare in Love is not on Netflix in India, the US, the UK, Pakistan or Germany.
Who is in the cast of Shakespeare in Love?
Shakespeare in Love stars Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson and Judi Dench, and is directed by John Madden.
How long is Shakespeare in Love and is it any good?
Shakespeare in Love runs 2h 4m and has an average user rating of 6.8/10 from 3,297 votes.