Synopsis
The theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, who penned Shakespeare's plays. Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I and the Essex rebellion against her.
Scores
Overall Score
66.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
66.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
71.5%
Review Aggregate
54.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 47% of 173 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, historical, political. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plothistoricalpoliticalcharacter-drivenvisually strikingupliftinggrittyfunnymacabreaction-packed
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Ifans | 2011 | $1,511,000 | $2,107,000 | (est) |
| Vanessa Redgrave | 2011 | $930,000 | $1,297,000 | (est) |
| Joely Richardson | 2011 | $700,000 | $977,000 | (est) |
| David Thewlis | 2011 | $573,000 | $799,000 | (est) |
| Xavier Samuel | 2011 | $490,000 | $683,000 | (est) |
| Sebastian Armesto | 2011 | $431,000 | $601,000 | (est) |
| Rafe Spall | 2011 | $387,000 | $540,000 | (est) |
| Edward Hogg | 2011 | $352,000 | $492,000 | (est) |
| Jamie Campbell Bower | 2011 | $325,000 | $453,000 | (est) |
| Derek Jacobi | 2011 | $301,000 | $421,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score47.0
RT critic review count174
Rotten Tomatoes audience score53.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes42,887
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $4,463,292 | $6,225,588 |
| International | 2011 | $10,931,795 | $15,248,128 |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $15,395,087 | $21,473,716 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $6,604,364 | $9,212,045 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $3,501,000 | $4,883,342 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $1,126,000 | $1,570,592 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $6,407,000 | $8,936,754 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $15,277,000 | $21,309,004 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $1,785,317 | $2,490,235 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $34,700,681 | $48,401,972 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $30,000,000 | $41,845,265 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $10,435,000 (est) | $14,555,178 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $694,000 | $968,020 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $1,866,000 | $2,602,775 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $5,100,000 | $7,113,695 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $48,095,000 | $67,084,933 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $-13,394,319 | $-18,682,961 |
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