Anonymous
"Was Shakespeare a Fraud?"
Originally released in 2011. Anonymous is a drama/history film. directed by Roland Emmerich. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jamie Campbell Bower, Rhys Ifans, and David Thewlis
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (764 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$15.4M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $15,395,087
Production Companies
- Centropolis Entertainment
- Columbia Pictures
- Relativity Media
- Studio Babelsberg
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Sha...
Who directed Anonymous?
Anonymous was directed by Roland Emmerich.
How long is Anonymous?
Anonymous has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Anonymous released?
Anonymous was released on October 21, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Anonymous?
The main cast of Anonymous includes Jamie Campbell Bower, Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis, Joely Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave.
Is Anonymous worth watching?
Anonymous has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 764 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.