Bill(2015)
London is not going to know what hit it!
Bill Synopsis
What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.
Bill (2015) is a comedy and family film directed by Richard Bracewell, released on March 27, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas and Jim Howick. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Bracewell
- Writers:
- Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Susie Donkin
- Producers:
- Charles Steel, Richard Bracewell, Alasdair Flind
- Cinematographer:
- Laurie Rose
- Composer:
- Andrew Hewitt
- Production:
- Punk Cinema, BBC Film, Cowboy Films
- Revenue:
- $968,534
- Status:
- Released
Bill (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Bill before you stream it.
Bill Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Bill.
Official UK Trailer
Trailer
Bill: the story behind the early life of Shakespeare
Featurette
Behind the scenes
Behind the Scenes
Bill: Behind-the-Scenes Part 5 - editing
Behind the Scenes
Bill: Behind-the-Scenes Part 4 - on location with the crew
Behind the Scenes
Bill: Behind-the-Scenes Part 3 - on set cast interviews
Behind the Scenes
Bill: Behind-the-Scenes Part 2 - on set, costumes & make-up
Behind the Scenes
Bill: Behind-the-Scenes Part 1 - pitch & cast script read
Behind the Scenes
Bill Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mathew Baynton
as William 'Bill' Shakespeare / Lord Burghley / English Messenger / Customs Official
Simon Farnaby
as Earl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller
Martha Howe-Douglas
as Anne Hathaway / Molly / Spanish Courtier / Body Collector
Jim Howick
as Christopher Marlowe / Gabriel Montoya / Cynical Jester / Palace Doorman / Mysterious Man / Even Grubbier Thief / Party Planner
Laurence Rickard
as Sir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick
Ben Willbond
as King Phillip II of Spain / Earl of Southampton / Grubby Thief / Alexander Dimitrievitch / Head of Guards
Helen McCrory
as Queen Elizabeth I
Damian Lewis
as Sir Richard Hawkins
Justin Edwards
as Sir Francis Drake
Rufus Jones
as Sir Walter Raleigh
- John Henry Falle
John Henry Falle
as Miguel
Jamie Demetriou
as Sergio
Key crew
Directed by Richard Bracewell, written by Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Susie Donkin, produced by Charles Steel, Richard Bracewell and Alasdair Flind.
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Bill Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 87 ratings.
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Bill – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bill online?
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Bill (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bill?
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The main cast of Bill (2015) includes Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick and Laurence Rickard. The film was directed by Richard Bracewell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bill released?
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Bill was released on March 27, 2015 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Bill worth watching?
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Bill (2015) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 87 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bill?
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Yes. The official Bill trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.