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Poppy Shakespeare

2008, English. Directed by Benjamin Ross.

N has been a day patient at north London's Dorothy Fish day hospital for 13 years - her ambition is never to leave. Then she meets glamourous new patient Poppy Shakespeare, an ad agency receptionist convinced she's not mad.

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1h 27m
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Language
English
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Poppy Shakespeare isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

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Released
31 March 2008
Country
United Kingdom
Written by
Sarah Williams
based on novel or bookdark comedypsychiatric hospitalmental health

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What Poppy Shakespeare is based on

Poppy Shakespeare is based on Poppy Shakespeare, a 2006 novel.

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Poppy Shakespeare runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).

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Poppy Shakespeare isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Poppy Shakespeare?

If you liked Poppy Shakespeare, try Fathers and Daughters, Awakenings, Elephant Song.

Who directed Poppy Shakespeare?

Poppy Shakespeare (2008) was directed by Benjamin Ross and stars Naomie Harris, Anna Maxwell Martin, Tessa Peake-Jones.

What is Poppy Shakespeare based on?

Poppy Shakespeare is based on Poppy Shakespeare, a 2006 novel.

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