Movie

Bill

“London is not going to know what hit it!”

★ 6.8(85)20151h 34m

Bill is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Bill

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Richard Bracewell
Release date: 2015-03-27
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $968,534
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Punk Cinema

Bill — trailer

About Bill

Bill is a 2015 movie in the Comedy and Family genres, directed by Richard Bracewell, starring Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby and Martha Howe-Douglas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 85 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bill in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Mathew Baynton

William 'Bill' Shakespeare / Lord Burghley / English Messenger / Customs Official

Simon Farnaby

Earl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller

Martha Howe-Douglas

Anne Hathaway / Molly / Spanish Courtier / Body Collector

Jim Howick

Christopher Marlowe / Gabriel Montoya / Cynical Jester / Palace Doorman / Mysterious Man / Even Grubbier Thief / Party Planner

Laurence Rickard

Sir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick

Ben Willbond

King Phillip II of Spain / Earl of Southampton / Grubby Thief / Alexander Dimitrievitch / Head of Guards

Helen McCrory

Queen Elizabeth I

Damian Lewis

Sir Richard Hawkins

Justin Edwards

Sir Francis Drake

Rufus Jones

Sir Walter Raleigh

John Henry Falle

Miguel

Jamie Demetriou

Sergio

Themes & keywords

assassination attempt16th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Bill in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Bill on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Bill on Netflix?+

Bill is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Bill?+

Bill has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Bill?+

Bill stars Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick and Laurence Rickard.

When did Bill come out?+

Bill is a 2015 movie directed by Richard Bracewell.

What genre is Bill?+

Bill is Comedy and Family film.

Who directed Bill?+

Bill was directed by Richard Bracewell.