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William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew

1983, English. Directed by John Allison.

Lucentio loves Bianca but cannot court her until her shrewish older sister Katherina marries. The eccentric Petruccio marries the reluctant Katherina and uses a number of tactics to render her an obedient wife.

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Runtime
1h 55m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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Released
6 February 1983
Country
United States of America
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William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).

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William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

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William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 February 1983. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

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William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew (1983) was directed by John Allison and stars Karen Austin, Franklyn Seales, Bruce Davison.

What is William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew based on?

William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew is adapted from a play or musical.

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