The Life of Shakespeare
The Life of Shakespeare
2002, English.
Dramatically presented and narrated by the late internationally renowned actor of stage and screen Ian Richardson, with exquisite Shakespeare readings by Britain’s most successful and award winning actress, Dame Judi Dench, Life Trustee of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Life of Shakespeare
The Life of Shakespeare isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2002.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 January 2002
- Country
- United Kingdom
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Life of Shakespeare

Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

35 Up
1991 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Casting By
2012 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Looking for Richard
1996 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
2023 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Naqoyqatsi
2002 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
2017 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

My Mom Jayne
2025 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers

28 Up
1985 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The U.S. vs. John Lennon
2006 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Life of Shakespeare: quick answers
Is The Life of Shakespeare worth watching?
The Life of Shakespeare doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Life of Shakespeare?
The Life of Shakespeare runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
Does The Life of Shakespeare have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Life of Shakespeare. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Life of Shakespeare parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Life of Shakespeare yet.
Which OTT platform is The Life of Shakespeare on?
The Life of Shakespeare isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2002. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Life of Shakespeare?
If you liked The Life of Shakespeare, try Come See Me in the Good Light, 35 Up, Casting By.