: Available for purchase or rental on Apple TV , Amazon Video, and Fandango at Home .

You can currently find Shakespeare in Love on several major platforms as of April 2026:

Released in 1998, is a critically acclaimed romantic comedy that reimagines a fictional love affair between playwright William Shakespeare and an aspiring actress, Viola de Lesseps , during the creation of Romeo and Juliet . The film was a major critical and commercial success, grossing over $289 million worldwide. Streaming & Accessibility