William Shakespeare Movie Trailers
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Dream of a Summer Night Trailer (1983)
15 November 1983
Rock musical adaptation of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
A Midsummer Night's Dream Trailer (2022)
10 January 2022
Shakespeare's great comedy of dreaming and desire has it all - spellbound lovers, quarrelling fairies, tradesmen who love amateur theatricals.
Richard III Trailer (1982)
18 October 1982
Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself.
The Winter's Tale - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Trailer (2018)
04 October 2018
The Winter’s Tale is Shakespeare’s great play of the irrational and inexplicable, illustrating how uncontrollable emotions can range across gender, country, class and age.
Julius Caesar Trailer (1950)
08 March 1950
The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony.
Visit the Elsinore Trailer (1978)
07 June 1978
A poetic fantasy on the theme of "Hamlet", the heroes of which are the passengers of a tourist bus that stopped in Elsinore.
The Secret Sex Lives of Romeo and Juliet Trailer (1969)
15 March 1969
An outrageously bawdy, sexed-up version of the world's most famous love story.
National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night Trailer (2017)
06 April 2017
A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Viola is washed ashore but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land.
Richard III Trailer (2015)
04 February 2015
Richard of Gloucester uses murder and manipulation to claim England's throne.
Hamlet Trailer (1917)
01 November 1917
The short film tells the story of Hamlet, who was forced to flee from the treachery of the usurper of the throne who had killed all the relatives of the young.
The Merchant of Venice Trailer (1969)
01 December 1969
An unreleased 1969 made-for-TV short adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, produced, directed by, and starring Orson Welles.
Much Ado About Nothing - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Trailer (2012)
09 October 2012
Much Ado About Nothing is a comedic play by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599, as Shakespeare was approaching the middle of his career.
All's Well That Ends Well Trailer (1981)
04 January 1981
Helena loves Bertram, but he's of noble birth, while she's just a doctor's daughter. But Bertram is at the court of the King of France, who is ill, and Helena has a remedy that might cure him and win her the right to marry Bertram.
What Are the Clouds? Trailer (1968)
12 April 1968
Some puppets come to life in a theater with no windows. This time the puppets interpret William Shakespeare's Othello.
Pericles, Prince of Tyre Trailer (1984)
08 December 1984
When Prince Pericles, visiting Antioch, discovers the dreaded answer to King Antiochus's riddle, he flees for his life straight into famine, shipwreck, love, fatherhood, and another shipwreck.
The Inheritance Trailer (1970)
05 November 1970
An experimental adaptation of Hamlet to Brazil's rural areas. Farmer's son returns home after his father's death and can't stand the thought of his mother marrying his uncle.
Angoor Trailer (1982)
05 March 1982
Two pairs of identical twins are separated following an unfortunate incident. However, years later, their lives intertwine, leading to confusion and misunderstandings.
Romeo e Giulietta Trailer (1964)
28 August 1964
Two teenagers fall in love, but their feuding families and fate itself cause the relationship to end in tragedy.
Julius Caesar Trailer (1979)
11 February 1979
The assassination of the would be ruler of Rome at the hands of Brutus and company has tragic consequences for Brutus and the republic.
Love in a Wood Trailer (1915)
10 January 1915
The film is a contempary-set version of William Shakespeare's play As You Like It.
Henry VIII Trailer (1911)
02 January 1911
Early silent movie adaptation of Shakespeare's play, focused on key moments: the arrest of the Duke of Buckingham, Henry's infatuation with Anne Boleyn at a banquet, the Trial of Queen Katharine, Cardinal Wolsey's downfall, and Anne's coronation.
RSC Live: The Winter's Tale Trailer (2021)
25 April 2021
Set across a span of 16 years, from the coronation to the moon landings, a new production of Shakespeare's play, staged for the screen by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet Trailer (2025)
20 March 2025
An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.
Romeo and Juliet Trailer (1976)
26 September 1976
Romeo falls in love with the beautiful young Juliet, but their warring families spell tragedy for the lovers.
Henry IV Part 2 Trailer (1979)
16 December 1979
The death of King Henry the Fourth and the coronation of King Henry the Fifth.
Catch My Soul Trailer (1974)
22 March 1974
Screenwriter John Good's rock & roll adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello who is a wandering evangelist who happens onto Iago's remote commune.
As You Like It Trailer (1978)
17 December 1978
Orlando is forced to work like a servant for his brother Oliver, so he goes to win his fortune in a wrestling contest, where he meets a lady of the court, Rosalind.
Love's Labour's Lost - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Trailer (2010)
28 September 2010
A scholarly king and his three companions swear off the society of women for three years, only to have a diplomatic visit from a French princess and her three ladies-in-waiting thwart their intentions.
Otello Trailer (1973)
21 May 1973
Herbert von Karajan directed this film of Verdi’s Shakespearan masterpiece as well as conducting the Berlin Philharmonic.
Measure for Measure Trailer (1979)
18 February 1979
When the Duke of Vienna takes a mysterious leave of absence and leaves the strict Angelo in charge, things couldn't be worse for Claudio, who is sentenced to death for premarital sex.
Henry VIII - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Trailer (2010)
15 May 2010
The Tudor Court is locked in a power struggle between its nobles and the Machiavellian Cardinal Wolsey, the King's first minister and the country's most conspicuous symbol of Catholic power.
Hamlet Trailer (1997)
11 May 1997
Prince Hamlet of Denmark, son of the recently deceased King Hamlet, and nephew of King Claudius, his father's brother and successor.
RSC Live: Hamlet Trailer (2016)
10 June 2016
Hamlet has the world at his feet. Young, wealthy and living a hedonistic life studying abroad. Then word reaches him that his father is dead.
Hamlet Trailer (1986)
01 January 1986
On the spare stage of J. Svoboda, director M. Macháček focuses on exploring the relationships between the characters and their motivations.
The Merchant of Venice Trailer (1980)
17 December 1980
A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia.
Kiss Me, Kate Trailer (1958)
20 November 1958
Broadcast live on the Hallmark Hall of Fame series on NBC, a pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew.
Hamlet Trailer (2018)
03 December 2018
For the first time in history of cinema, the immortal work created by Shakespeare in the 16th century, is shot by Samsung Galaxy phone.
RSC Live: Twelfth Night Trailer (2018)
14 February 2018
Twelfth Night is a tale of unrequited love – hilarious and heartbreaking. Two twins are separated in a shipwreck, and forced to fend for themselves in a strange land.
The Winter's Tale Trailer (1968)
27 May 1968
King Leontes of Bohemia suspects his wife, Hermione, and his friend, Polixenes, of betraying him. When he forces Polixenes to flee for his life, Leontes sets in motion a chain of events that lead to death, a ferocious bear, an infant left in the snow, young love, and a statue coming to life.
As You Like It Trailer (1912)
06 October 1912
After the overthrowing of Duke Senior by his tyrannical brother, Senior's daughter Rosalind disguises herself as a man and sets out to find her banished father while also counseling her clumsy suitor Orlando in the art of wooing.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona Trailer (1983)
27 December 1983
Two great friends leave Verona for Milan, Valentine with great enthusiasm and Proteus unwillingly, as he will have to leave his recently-betrothed Julia.
One Hamlet Less Trailer (1973)
21 November 1973
The Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, is little interested in family affairs and the fate of the kingdom, and not at all attracted by a doll-like Ophelia sucking his finger.
RSC Live: Troilus and Cressida Trailer (2018)
14 November 2018
Troilus and Cressida swear they will always be true to one another. But in the seventh year of the siege of Troy, their innocence is tested and exposed to the savage corrupting influence of war with tragic consequences.
RSC Live: The Taming of the Shrew Trailer (2019)
05 June 2019
Live from Stratford-upon-Avon. The Royal Shakespeare Company presents The Taming of the Shrew. Turning Shakespeare’s fierce, energetic comedy of gender and materialism on its head to offer a fresh perspective on its portrayal of hierarchy and power.
King Lear Trailer (1916)
17 December 1916
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
R♥️J Trailer (2021)
30 January 2021
Told entirely through social media and smartphone screens, this bold adaptation of Romeo and Juliet reinvents the world’s most enduring love story with style and lyricism, with black and brown youth at the heart of it all.
My Kingdom Trailer (2001)
10 September 2001
A powerful dynasty, headed by a charismatic, manipulative father, falls when he decides to hand over his criminal empire to his three corrupt and power-hungry daughters.
Hamlet Trailer (2012)
02 November 2012
Treachery, sex and revenge take center stage for Prince Hamlet and his eventual descent into madness.
King Lear Trailer (2003)
27 May 2003
A recording of the production from the courtyard of the Supreme Purkrab of Prague Castle starring Jan Tříská.
Otello Trailer (1995)
01 October 1995
Verdi’s monumental score is fully the equal of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy—and both demand great actors.
The Rest Is Silence Trailer (1959)
21 July 1959
A "mufti" version of Hamlet, with young Hardy Krüger trying to prove that his uncle has killed his father.
The Taming of the Shrew Trailer (1929)
26 October 1929
Adapted from Shakespeare's play: Baptista Minola, a wealthy resident of Padua, is the father of Katherine and Bianca.
As You Like It Trailer (2017)
15 September 2017
A modern-day, all-male re telling of Shakespeare’s comedy classic about lovelorn lads, vengeful men, shameless hussies and mind games.
National Theatre Live: Coriolanus Trailer (2025)
02 January 2025
Unrivalled in the art of war, undefeated on the field of battle, Coriolanus is Rome's greatest soldier.
Romeo and Juliet, the worst forfeit of all time Trailer (2019)
31 January 2019
After losing at YouTube Warriors, Cyprien and Squeezie (the two biggest French YouTubers) must publicly act the famous tragedy.
Macbeth Trailer (2024)
15 May 2024
Three witches predict that Macbeth will ascend to the throne of Scotland. To fulfill this prophecy, Lady Macbeth convinces her husband to murder King Duncan, who has come to spend the night at their home.
Romeo + Juliet Trailer (2026)
01 March 2026
An original and danced adaptation of the Shakespeare classic.