Shakespeare


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Movies I can recommend or want to see that are derived from the works of William Shakespeare. (chronological order)

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1
Hamlet (1948,  Unrated)
Hamlet
Very enjoyable version with Laurence Olivier.
2
Richard III (1956,  Unrated)
3
Kumonosu Jô (Throne of Blood) (Macbeth) (1957,  Unrated)
4
West Side Story (1961,  Unrated)
West Side Story
Shakespeare, Sondheim and Bernstein.... If you haven't already seen it you should rent it "tonight!".....
5
Campanadas a medianoche (Chimes at Midnight) (Falstaff) (1965,  Unrated)
6
Othello (1965,  Unrated)
7
The Taming of the Shrew (1967,  Unrated)
8
Romeo and Juliet (1968,  PG)
9
The Tragedy of Macbeth (Macbeth) (1971,  R)
10
King Lear (1971,  PG)
11
Ran (1985,  R)
12
Henry V (1989,  PG-13)
13
Hamlet (1990,  PG)
Hamlet
Very good version of Shakespeare's tale of revenge.
14
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991,  PG)
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
I am always eager to watch a modern retelling of Hamlet, plus this is an exceptional cast.......
15
Prince of Jutland (Royal Deceit) (1994,  R)
Prince of Jutland (Royal Deceit)
would give it a try.......
16
Richard III (1995,  R)
17
Othello (1995,  R)
18
Hamlet (1996,  PG-13)
Hamlet
Loved this complete rendering of the bard's classic tale of indecision and revenge.... big thumbs up!
19
Looking for Richard (1996,  PG-13)
20
Romeo + Juliet (1996,  PG-13)
21
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999,  PG-13)
22
Hamlet (2000,  R)
Hamlet
Interesting "modern" presentation of Shakespeare's classic tale of revenge.
23
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice (2004,  R)
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
Pacino heads a solid cast. Recommended.
24
As You Like It (2006,  PG)
As You Like It
....but first I have to read it.
25
Ye yan (Legend of the Black Scorpion) (The Banquet) (2006,  Unrated)
Ye yan (Legend of the Black Scorpion) (The Banquet)
recommended by arcticheather. Hamlet in China, I'm in!
26
The Tempest (2009,  Unrated)

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