William Shakespeare Movie Trailers
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William Shakespeare's Hamlet Trailer (1990)
02 November 1990
A Danish prince and university student avenges his father's murder by his uncle, who stole the crown and married his mother.
Antony and Cleopatra Trailer (1972)
18 March 1972
Adaptation of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, a historical drama that attempts to bring an epic visual style to the Bard's original stage play.
The Taming of the Shrew Trailer (1976)
10 November 1976
San Francisco's prize-winning American Conservatory Theater's rowdy commedia dell'arte production incorporates slapstick, pratfall and earthy humor into William Shakespeare's comedy about the two unmarried daughters of a wealthy Italian merchant.
National Theatre Live: King Lear Trailer (2018)
27 September 2018
Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them.
Romeo and Juliet Trailer (2015)
13 December 2015
Adaption of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy 'Romeo and Juliet'.
National Theatre Live: As You Like It Trailer (2016)
30 March 2016
With her father the Duke banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden.
Ariel Trailer (2025)
25 December 2025
An actress goes to Azores to take part in the theatrical tour of The Tempest and on her arrival she finds no one from the company, there is not even a theatre.
A Caribbean Dream Trailer (2016)
29 September 2016
Shakespeare’s romantic comedy is re-told in the Caribbean and brought into the 21st Century when Theseus and Hippolyta, returning Nationals, come home to Barbados to be married during Crop Over festival time.
Julius Caesar - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Trailer (2014)
14 August 2014
A live performance of the play "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare. Set in ancient Rome, leading citizens Cassius and Marcus Brutus are alarmed that the power and authority Caesar is assuming may endanger the democracy of the Republic, so they conspire to assassinate the popular general.
Rosaline Trailer (2022)
11 October 2022
Left heartbroken after Romeo begins to pursue her cousin Juliet, Rosaline schemes to foil the famous romance and win back her guy in this comedic twist of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
King Lear Trailer (2008)
06 August 2008
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
As You Like It Trailer (2006)
01 September 2006
Witty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which Rosalind and Orlando's celebrated courtship is played out against a backdrop of political rivalry, banishment and exile in the Forest of Arden - set in 19th-century Japan.
Little Hamlet Trailer (1960)
01 January 1960
Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne of Denmark and the hand of Hamlet's mother, but the prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance.
Hamlet Trailer (1948)
10 December 1948
Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy.
Hrid Majharey Trailer (2014)
11 July 2014
An affair that begins one rainy evening on a lonely Calcutta street. And ends on yet another rainy evening in the Andaman Islands.
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Trailer (1991)
08 February 1991
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, minor characters from the play 'Hamlet', find themselves on the road to Elsinore Castle at the behest of the King of Denmark.
The Jew of Mestri Trailer (1923)
12 October 1923
The film "Der Kaufmann von Venedig" ( The Jew Of Mestri ) was written, produced and directed by Peter Paul Felner in the silent year of 1923 and is a free adaptation of "Merchant of Venice" written by Herr William Shakespeare.
Hamlet Trailer (2015)
23 March 2015
From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Trailer (1964)
24 June 1964
Theseus, Duke of Athens, is going to marry Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Demetrius is engaged with Hermia, but Hermia loves Lysander.
The Complete Walk: Romeo and Juliet Trailer (2016)
03 October 2016
To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death, Shakespeare's Globe has assembled an all-star cast to make 37 short films – one for each play – and here's the twist: each lavish 10 minute vignette is made on location in the real setting of each plot.
Romeo and Juliet Trailer (1978)
03 December 1978
Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona where we lay our scene, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
Hamlet - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Trailer (2018)
26 August 2018
Learning of his father’s death, Prince Hamlet comes home to find his uncle married to his mother and installed on the Danish throne.
William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Trailer (1979)
01 January 1979
A modernized adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night".
If It Be Love Trailer (2015)
02 October 2015
Inspired by the ageless words of William Shakespeare's classic texts, If It Be Love weaves together four portraits of varying and contrasting faces of love - the passion of Antony & Cleopatra, the tragic rejection of Ophelia by Hamlet, the haunting manipulation of Macbeth by his Lady, and the jealousy of Othello.
Macbeth Trailer (2006)
06 October 2006
Part of Tutto Verdi series - Macbeth (2006) Parma. Macbeth is one of the most multi-layered, profound and demanding roles that Verdi ever wrote for a baritone and the Italian singer Leo Nucci is arguably the most distinguished in his field.
The Adventures of Pericles Trailer (2016)
07 May 2016
A storm at sea brings love into the life of Pericles, Prince of Tyre – and another snatches it away.
Much Ado About Nothing Trailer (2013)
28 May 2013
A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.
Love Is All There Is Trailer (1996)
10 May 1996
The Malacicis, a hard-working Italian family recently immigrated from Florence, open a fancy restaurant in the Bronx, N.
All the World's a Stage (A Rotoscope Demonstration) Trailer (2018)
21 July 2018
Made as part of Craig Andrew Robertson's Animation degree, this is a monologue from Shakespeare which has been turned into a rotoscope film.
Henry V Trailer (2007)
11 November 2007
King Henry V of England is manipulated by the clergy into invading France to claim the crown; He finds that it is more difficult than he imagines, and must rely on his ability to lead his ragtag army to victory in the face of terrible odds.
King of Texas Trailer (2002)
02 June 2002
In this re-imagining of Shakespear's King Lear, Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, a Texas cattle baron, who, after dividing his wealth among his three daughters, is rejected by them.
Macbeth: Shakespeare Lives Trailer (2016)
13 May 2016
A contemporary take on Lady Macbeth, summoning up her demons. A mix of live action and animation.
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Trailer (2019)
20 June 2019
Double-meanings, disguises and dirty laundry abound as Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing Mistress Page and Mistress Ford.
Romeo at Julieta Trailer (1951)
14 December 1951
Two teenagers fall in love, but their feuding families and fate itself cause the relationship to end in tragedy.
The Merchant of Venice Trailer (1973)
07 October 1973
An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.
Macbeth Trailer (1970)
04 November 1970
Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland.
Macbeth Trailer (1964)
16 March 1964
Hallmark Hall of Fame's second version of Shakespeare's classic play, with the same two stars and the same director as its first version, but a different supporting cast.
Romeo and Juliet Trailer (1983)
31 December 1983
This TV version of the world-famous play by William Shakespeare stands out for its unusual production design and mise-en-scene.
Antony and Cleopatra Trailer (1980)
09 August 1980
The love story of the great Roman commander Anthony and the oriental beauty Cleopatra, the tragic suicide of both, is recreated.
Macbeth Trailer (1971)
20 December 1971
Scotland, 11th century. Driven by the twisted prophecy of three witches and the ruthless ambition of his wife, warlord Macbeth, bold and brave, but also weak and hesitant, betrays his good king and his brothers in arms and sinks into the bloody mud of a path with no return, sown with crime and suspicion.
Huapango Trailer (2004)
15 October 2004
In the Huasteca of Tamaulipas during the most important dance festival of the region, Julia, Huapango national champion, announces her marriage to the distinguished and wealthy rancher Otilio, while Santiago, her dance partner, driven by jealousy and spite, decides to take revenge on the newlyweds.
Ambition's Debt Trailer (2017)
01 January 2017
Adapted from William Shakespeare's epic tale of honor, ambition, betrayal, hubris, and the supernatural.
Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare, which takes place in the home of the Frafra people, in the far north of Ghana.
Men Of Respect Trailer (1990)
01 October 1990
In this modern day version of Shakespeare's Macbeth, a hitman heeds a spiritualist's prophesies that he will rise to the head of his family.
R+J Trailer (2022)
28 February 2022
This radically reimagined version of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet invites you into an up-to-the-minute world of sound and music, a world in which the entrenched hostilities of an older generation are challenged by the passions of young people who only want to love.
King Lear Trailer (1983)
03 April 1983
An aging King invites disaster when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters and rejects his one loving, but honest one.
Village People Radio Show Trailer (2007)
01 January 2007
A portrait of village life in South Thailand, home of retired Malay-Muslim members of the communist party of neighboring Malaysia.
Julius Ceasar Trailer (1964)
23 April 1964
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.
The Winter's Tale Trailer (1910)
27 May 1910
Sicilian king Leontes jealously accuses his wife Hermione of infidelity with his best friend, and while imprisoned, she delivers a child.
Yellow Sky Trailer (1948)
24 December 1948
In 1867, a gang robs a bank and flees into the desert. Out of water, the outlaws encounter a ghost town called Yellow Sky and its only residents, a hostile young woman and her grandfather.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark Trailer (1961)
25 December 1961
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle.
Othello Trailer (1980)
01 January 1980
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.
For Love of Kate Trailer (1999)
01 January 1999
A modern re-telling of Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew”, set in a motorcycle repair shop. It’s rough, it’s tough, it’s off the cuff.
Faustão Trailer (1971)
01 January 1971
A gang of bandits led by Faustão intervene in a fight between two members of rival families, the Pereiras and the Araújos.
Macbeth Trailer (1979)
02 February 1979
Macbeth is a 1978 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play by William Shakespeare.
Verdi: Macbeth Trailer (1987)
19 June 1987
Macbeth" was Giuseppe Verdi's first attempt at music drama and also the first manifestation of his profound love for Shakespeare's work.
The Tragedy of Hamlet Trailer (2002)
22 March 2002
Peter Brook presents a new interpretation of the classic in a setting is vaguely eastern rather than Scandinavian, with a multi-ethnic cast .
La fierecilla domada Trailer (1979)
21 March 1979
The swaggering Petruchio agrees to marry the spitting hellcat, Katherine.