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Cast & Crew

Roland Emmerich
Director
Vanessa Redgrave
As Queen Elizabeth I
Derek Jacobi
As Prologue
David Thewlis
As William Cecil
Rhys Ifans
As Edward de Vere
Joely Richardson
As Princess Elizabeth Tudor
Rafe Spall
As William Shakespeare
Ned Dennehy
As Interrogator

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In the treacherous world of Elizabethan England, Anonymous delves into an enduring mystery that has captivated scholars and literary greats for centuries: who penned the plays attributed to William Shakespeare? Exploring the political snake pit of intrigue, illicit royal romances, and the machinations of power-hungry nobles, Anonymous offers a plausible answer, focusing on a time when theatres were the unlikeliest of places to expose the truth. Against the backdrop of elaborate stage productions, the film sheds light on the shadowy figures behind the Bard's works, weaving a tale of art, politics, and deception.

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You can stream Anonymous on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Anonymous include The Imitation Game, The Good Shepherd, The Impossible, Argo (Extended Cut), The Anarchists, Dinner with the Alchemist.

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Anonymous was released in theaters on October 28, 2011.