Bill

2015, Movie, 1h 34min

What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.

Country: United Kingdom

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6.6

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7.0

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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Spy chief Sir Francis Walsingham displays some fantastically bizarre disdain for non-Protestants’ physique: “Catholics can’t put on muscle mass because God hates them.”

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Critic Kim Newman

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If you prefer Carry On Henry to Wolf Hall, this is the Tudorsploitation titterthon for you.

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Struggling lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his family and home in Stratford-upon-Avon to follow his dreams in London, but finds himself caught up in a dangerous plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including a debt-ridden playwright, a Spanish king, and a mysterious spy. Will Bill find his true calling and save the day, or will his big dreams lead to a tragic end?

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You can stream Bill on: Apple TV Store

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