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Shakespeare Live! From the RSC

“A celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, broadcast live at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.”

★ 7.2(12)20162h 24m

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Shakespeare Live! From the RSC is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Gregory Doran, Tim Taggart, Bridget Caldwell, Robin Mason
Release date: 2016-04-23
Runtime: 2h 24m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Royal Shakespeare Company

Shakespeare Live! From the RSC — trailer

About Shakespeare Live! From the RSC

Shakespeare Live! From the RSC is a 2016 movie in the Music, TV Movie and Documentary genres, directed by Gregory Doran, Tim Taggart, Bridget Caldwell and Robin Mason, starring David Tennant, Catherine Tate and Judi Dench. It has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shakespeare Live! From the RSC in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, David Tennant, Catherine Tate and guests mark the life of William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death.

Cast

David Tennant

Self - Host

Catherine Tate

Self - Host

Judi Dench

Self - Performer

Benedict Cumberbatch

Self - Performer

Joseph Fiennes

Self

Ian McKellen

Self - Performer

David Suchet

Oberon

Helen Mirren

Self - Performer

Richard Atwill

Ben Jonson

Simon Russell Beale

Richard II

Emma Carrington

Béatrice

Richard David-Caine

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shakespeare Live! From the RSC in United States?+

In United States, Shakespeare Live! From the RSC is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Shakespeare Live! From the RSC on Netflix?+

Shakespeare Live! From the RSC is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Shakespeare Live! From the RSC?+

Shakespeare Live! From the RSC has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

Who stars in Shakespeare Live! From the RSC?+

Shakespeare Live! From the RSC stars David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Judi Dench, Benedict Cumberbatch and Joseph Fiennes.

When did Shakespeare Live! From the RSC come out?+

Shakespeare Live! From the RSC is a 2016 movie directed by Gregory Doran, Tim Taggart, Bridget Caldwell and Robin Mason.

What genre is Shakespeare Live! From the RSC?+

Shakespeare Live! From the RSC is Music, TV Movie and Documentary film.

Who directed Shakespeare Live! From the RSC?+

Shakespeare Live! From the RSC was directed by Gregory Doran, Tim Taggart, Bridget Caldwell and Robin Mason.