Movie

The Taming of the Shrew

“The swaggering Petruchio, eager to wive it wealthily in Padua, agrees to marry the spitting hellcat, Katherine.”

★ 8.0(7)19802h 6m

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Good to know

Director: Jonathan Miller
Release date: 1980-10-23
Runtime: 2h 6m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Time-Life Television Productions

About The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew is a 1980 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Jonathan Miller, starring Simon Chandler, Anthony Pedley and John Franklyn-Robbins. It has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Taming of the Shrew in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Baptista has two daughters: Kate and Bianca. Everyone wants to wed the fair Bianca, but nobody's much interested in problem child, Kate. Baptista declares that he won't give Bianca away in a marriage until he's found a husband for Kate, so all the suitors begin busily hunting out a madman who's willing to do it, and they find Petruchio: a man who's come to wive it wealthily in Padua. And Petruchio marries Kate with a plan to tame her, while everybody else begins scheming to win Bianca's hand.

Cast

Simon Chandler

Lucentio

Anthony Pedley

Tranio

John Franklyn-Robbins

Baptista

Frank Thornton

Gremio

Sarah Badel

Katherine

Jonathan Cecil

Hortensio

John Cleese

Petruchio

Joan Hickson

Widow

Susan Penhaligon

Bianca

Harry Waters

Biondello

David Kincaid

Grumio

Bev Willis

Baptista's Servant

Themes & keywords

shrew

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Taming of the Shrew in Ireland?+

The Taming of the Shrew is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Taming of the Shrew on Netflix?+

The Taming of the Shrew is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Taming of the Shrew?+

The Taming of the Shrew has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?+

The Taming of the Shrew stars Simon Chandler, Anthony Pedley, John Franklyn-Robbins, Frank Thornton and Sarah Badel.

When did The Taming of the Shrew come out?+

The Taming of the Shrew is a 1980 movie directed by Jonathan Miller.

What genre is The Taming of the Shrew?+

The Taming of the Shrew is Drama, Comedy, Romance and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?+

The Taming of the Shrew was directed by Jonathan Miller.