William Shakespeare Movie Trailers

Gangland: The Musical Trailer (2018)

04 September 2018

The city of Chicago is plagued by gang violence on both sides of the city in this modern retelling of the classic Romeo and Juliet story.

King Lear Trailer (1953)

18 October 1953

In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.

Macbeth: The Empty Throne Trailer (2025)

08 May 2025

A Midsummer Night's Dream Trailer (1999)

20 May 1999

The lovely Hermia is to wed Demetrius, but she truly cares for Lysander. Hermia's friend, Helena, is in love with Demetrius, while other romantic entanglements abound in the woods, with married fairy rulers Titania and Oberon toying with various lovers and each other.

The Public's Much Ado About Nothing Trailer (2019)

22 November 2019

This bold interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece features Danielle Brooks (“Orange is the New Black,” Broadway’s “The Color Purple”) and Grantham Coleman (“Buzzer,” “The Americans”) as the sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Trailer (2014)

08 September 2014

A recording of Julie Taymor's New York stage production of William Shakespeare's comedy.

Much Ado About Nothing Trailer (2011)

16 May 2011

Two young lovers, Claudio and Hero, are to be married imminently but the devious scheming of a resentful Prince looks set to thwart the nuptials.

Romeo and Juliet Trailer (1916)

19 October 1916

Shakespeare's tragedy of two young people who fall desperately in love despite the ancient feud between their two families, and how the sins of the fathers bring disaster to their children.

Throne of Blood Trailer (1957)

15 January 1957

Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures.

Scotland, PA Trailer (2001)

15 March 2001

In a modernized retelling of "MacBeth" set in 1970s suburban Pennsylvania, Joe McBeth, an unambitious hamburger stand employee, is driven to success by his scheming wife.

Otello Trailer (1992)

27 October 1992

The complete version of Verdi's Otello performed by Placido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa, at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

Twelfth Night Trailer (1987)

01 June 1987

Viola and Sebastian are lookalike twins, separated by a shipwreck. Viola lands in Illyria, where she disguises herself like her brother and goes into the service of the Duke Orsino.

Sen noci Svatojánské Trailer (1986)

25 May 1986

A theatrical recording of the 1984 production of Shakespeare's famous play by the ABC Theatre, based on the first translation of this English classic by Martin Hilský, today's most performed Shakespearean translator.

Hamlet Trailer (2026)

06 February 2026

When Hamlet returns for his father’s funeral, he is stunned to discover his uncle Claudius is marrying his newly widowed mother.

National Theatre Live: Othello Trailer (2013)

26 September 2013

The Moorish general Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality it is all part of the scheme of a bitter ensign named Iago.

Antony and Cleopatra - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Trailer (2014)

01 January 2014

Cleopatra, the alluring and fascinatingly ambiguous Queen of Egypt, has bewitched the great Mark Antony, soldier, campaigner and now one of the three rulers of the Roman Empire.

Henry V Trailer (1979)

23 December 1979

Insulted by the Dauphin, the newly-crowned King Henry V gathers his troops for war. But Henry must convince his men that he has left his wild days behind, and prove himself as a leader.

Much Ado About Nothing Trailer (2022)

03 April 2022

A new RSC production for 2022 of one of Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedies.

The Comedy of Romeo and Juliet Trailer (2021)

07 December 2021

Plans for an arranged marriage between the beauteous young Juliet and the wealthy but off-putting Count Paris are thrown awry when Juliet falls for Romeo, the son of her father's only enemy.

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Trailer (2016)

11 September 2016

A recording of the final night of Emma Rice's transgressive and flamboyant production of Shakespeare's comedy at the Globe in London.

Othello Trailer (2026)

04 March 2026

Moorish general Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality it's all part of a scheme orchestrated by bitter ensign Iago.

Romeo Turns Bandit Trailer (1909)

16 May 1909

Based on characters from Shakespeare's play: When Juliet's father refuses to let Romeo see her, Romeo resorts to extreme measures.

The Bank of Broken Hearts Trailer (2017)

13 April 2017

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, set in Istanbul, the tragic story of three heroes chasing an unlikely dream, running towards their sad end in a Shakespearean manner.

Midsummer Dream Trailer (2005)

29 October 2005

Legend says that on Saint John's Eve, humans can enter the magical world of elves and fairies. Elena, a smart, dreamy little girl, doesn't believe in legends, but her father, Duke Theseus, is very ill and she would do anything to restore his health, so she begins a search for Titania, Queen of the Fairies, accompanied by Banker Demetrio and Lisandro, who does everything possible to win her affection.

Much Ado About Nothing Trailer (1993)

07 May 1993

In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme.

Macbeth Trailer (1987)

16 January 1987

A Finnish film version of Macbeth. Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland.

Richard III Trailer (1955)

13 December 1955

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.

Iago Trailer (2009)

27 February 2009

Modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello in which Iago is an architecture student in love with Desdemona, the dean's daughter.

RSC Live: King Lear Trailer (2016)

12 October 2016

King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power.

Almeida Theatre Live: Richard III Trailer (2016)

21 July 2016

The Almeida Theatre makes its live screening debut with an explosive new adaptation of Richard III, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold with Ralph Fiennes as Shakespeare’s most notorious villain and Vanessa Redgrave as Queen Margaret.

Macbeth Trailer (1971)

18 December 1971

Fusing Shakespeare‘s tragedy with the Verdi opera, Schroeter's Macbeth is a fascinating television experiment shot entirely in a studio with several electronic cameras.

Macbeth Trailer (1983)

05 November 1983

Macbeth and his wife murder Duncan in order to gain his crown, but the bloodbath doesn't stop there, and things supernatural combine to bring the Macbeths down.

Juliet & Romeo Trailer (2025)

09 May 2025

Set in 1301 at the end of Medieval times, our most famous star-crossed lovers turn the tides on the history Shakespeare based his own story on, as they reveal the truth to the very future of the Empire.

Next Trailer (1990)

28 November 1990

William Shakespeare, without saying a word, gives a quick run through of all his plays in a very special audition.

The Merchant of Venice Trailer (2004)

03 December 2004

Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune abroad, so they turn to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and ask him for a loan.

Macbeth Trailer (2010)

12 December 2010

Renowned Shakespearean actor Patrick Stewart features as the eponymous anti-hero in this Soviet-era adaptation of one of Shakespeare's darkest and most powerful tragedies.

The Tempest Trailer (2010)

11 September 2010

An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter.

Jubal Trailer (1956)

25 February 1956

Jubal Troop is a cowboy who is found in a weakened condition, without a horse. He is given shelter at Shep Horgan's large ranch, where he quickly makes an enemy in foreman Pinky, a cattleman who accuses Jubal of carrying the smell of sheep.

Macbeth Trailer (2025)

05 February 2025

Fearless and unforgettably creepy. This high-concept production, filmed live at London’s Donmar Warehouse, stars the formidable talents of David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in Shakespeare’s most infamous tragedy.

Hamlet Trailer (1996)

25 December 1996

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer.

Romeo & Juliet Trailer (2013)

12 September 2013

In Verona, bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families leads to much bitterness. Despite the hostility, Romeo Montague manages an invitation to a masked ball at the estate of the Capulets and meets Juliet, their daughter.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Trailer (2019)

10 May 2019

When a fairy king quarrels with his queen over a young changeling, he orders his servant, a mischievous sprite, to play a prank on her with hilarious consequences.

The Street King Trailer (2002)

03 May 2002

In life, there's silver, and there's lead, says Rikki Ortega, as he moves to be king of the street in "Ánglio," L.

My Own Private Idaho Trailer (1991)

01 February 1991

In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters is a hustler afflicted with narcolepsy.

Richard III Trailer (2016)

26 July 2016

The fourth and final part of a cycle of horror and barbarism. The ultimate progression of an inexorable march of evil before the restoration of peace.

Prologue to Macbeth Trailer (2006)

01 January 2006

The Prologue to Macbeth is a mystical maelstrom of Ukrainian archeological symbols and Scottish history.

Othaniel Trailer (2021)

25 September 2021

A unique modern retelling of Shakespeare's famous classic, updating the timeless story, while maintaining it's original themes and dialog, in a contemporary setting.

Kencho Khunrte Keute Trailer (1995)

06 July 1995

Parama's grandfather leaves a will according to which she must get married if she wants to gain complete access to the inheritance.

The Metropolitan Opera HD Live Gounod's Romeo et Juliette Trailer (2007)

15 December 2007

The world’s most famous love story comes to operatic life with superstars Anna Netrebko and Roberto Alagna playing the star-crossed young couple.

Romeo & Julio Trailer (2009)

19 October 2009

Break-dance trash musical comedy/parody based on William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet.

Othello Trailer (1951)

28 November 1951

Manipulated by his jealous ensign Iago, the Moorish general Othello is driven to believe that his new wife Desdemona is unfaithful, setting in motion a chain of deception, jealousy, and violence that leads to tragedy.

Bad Apple Trailer (2024)

06 June 2024

From the dungeons of the SARA Production crew comes Bad Apple, a story of power, family, and fruit. Stacy Cavendish slips on a banana peel one day, leading her to discover an age old rivalry that only she can solve.

The Merchant of Venice Trailer (2001)

08 October 2001

Memorably set between the two world wars, this adaptation of Trevor Nunn's award-winning 1999 Royal National Theatre production of The Merchant of Venice features a superlative performance from Henry Goodman as Shylock.

Henry V Trailer (1944)

24 November 1944

In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.

Antonius und Cleopatra Trailer (1963)

26 December 1963

After the murder of her lover Caesar, Egypt's queen Cleopatra needs a new ally. She seduces his probable successor Mark Antony.

Big Business Trailer (1988)

10 June 1988

In the 1940s in the small town of Jupiter Hollow, two sets of identical twins are born in the same hospital on the same night.

Julius Caesar Trailer (1953)

04 June 1953

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 both have sorely underestimated Mark Antony.

Richard III Trailer (1995)

29 December 1995