Anonymous
2011, English. Directed by Roland Emmerich.
Was Shakespeare a Fraud?
Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 818 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Roland EmmerichDirector
- Jamie Campbell BowerYoung Earl of Oxford
- Rhys IfansEdward de Vere
- David ThewlisWilliam Cecil
- Joely RichardsonPrincess Elizabeth Tudor
- Vanessa RedgraveQueen Elizabeth I
- Sebastian ArmestoBen Jonson
- Rafe SpallWilliam Shakespeare
- Edward HoggRobert Cecil
- Xavier SamuelEarl of Southampton
- Sam ReidEarl of Essex
- Paolo De VitaFrancesco
- Trystan GravelleChristopher Marlowe
Details
- Released
- 21 October 2011
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- John Orloff
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $15M
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Anonymous: quick answers
Is Anonymous worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 818 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Anonymous?
Anonymous runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Anonymous have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Anonymous has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
Is Anonymous suitable for kids?
Anonymous is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Anonymous?
If you liked Anonymous, try Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Mary Queen of Scots, Lady Jane.
Who directed Anonymous?
Anonymous (2011) was directed by Roland Emmerich and stars Jamie Campbell Bower, Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis.