The Merchant of Venice
2004, English. Directed by Michael Radford.
Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune abroad, so they turn to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and ask him for a loan.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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The Merchant of Venice is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Details
- Released
- 3 December 2004
- Country
- Italy, Luxembourg, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Michael Radford
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $22M
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What The Merchant of Venice is based on
The Merchant of Venice is based on The Merchant of Venice, a 1600 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.
Dramatic work · 1600
The Merchant of Venice
By William Shakespeare
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The Merchant of Venice: quick answers
Is The Merchant of Venice worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 632 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does The Merchant of Venice have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Merchant of Venice. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Merchant of Venice parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Merchant of Venice is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Merchant of Venice on?
The Merchant of Venice is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Merchant of Venice?
If you liked The Merchant of Venice, try Great Expectations, The Lost Husband, The Portrait of a Lady.
Who directed The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice (2004) was directed by Michael Radford and stars Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes.
What is The Merchant of Venice based on?
The Merchant of Venice is based on The Merchant of Venice, a 1600 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.