Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name
Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name
2021, English. Directed by Robin K. Phillips.
Literary history's greatest mystery? Who created the greatest works of iambic thunder in the English language, and who lived the courtly life that is written about in the works of Shakespeare. An uneducated tradesman from Stratford?
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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- Released
- 13 September 2021
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Christina di Marlo
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How long is Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name?
Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name on?
Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name?
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Who directed Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name?
Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name (2021) was directed by Robin K. Phillips and stars Robin K. Phillips.