Anonymous(2011)
“Was Shakespeare a Fraud?”
Overview
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.
Director
Roland Emmerich
Studio
Centropolis Entertainment
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$15M
Cast
Jamie Campbell Bower
as Young Earl of Oxford
Rhys Ifans
as Edward de Vere
David Thewlis
as William Cecil
Joely Richardson
as Princess Elizabeth Tudor
Vanessa Redgrave
as Queen Elizabeth I
Sebastian Armesto
as Ben Jonson
Rafe Spall
as William Shakespeare
Edward Hogg
as Robert Cecil
Xavier Samuel
as Earl of Southampton
Sam Reid
as Earl of Essex
Paolo De Vita
as Francesco
Trystan Gravelle
as Christopher Marlowe
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$15M
Production Companies
Centropolis Entertainment • Columbia Pictures • Relativity Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Anonymous?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Anonymous (2011).
What is Anonymous about?▼
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.
Who directed Anonymous?▼
Anonymous was directed by Roland Emmerich and released in 2011. It is a drama, history, thriller film.
How long is Anonymous?▼
Anonymous has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
Who stars in Anonymous?▼
The cast of Anonymous includes Jamie Campbell Bower as Young Earl of Oxford, Rhys Ifans as Edward de Vere, David Thewlis as William Cecil, Joely Richardson as Princess Elizabeth Tudor, Vanessa Redgrave as Queen Elizabeth I and more.
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