Andres Gomez
8/10Good entertaining fictional historic movie. Just don't try to chew on whether the history is true or not but enjoy the plot.
Reviewed on October 6, 2013
Anonymous(2011)
Was Shakespeare a Fraud?
6.4(811)2h 10m2011-10-21
DramaHistoryThriller
Anonymous Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.
Anonymous (2011) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Roland Emmerich, released on October 21, 2011 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Jamie Campbell Bower, Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis and Joely Richardson. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 811 ratings.
- Director:
- Roland Emmerich
- Writers:
- John Orloff
- Producers:
- Roland Emmerich, Robert Leger, Larry Franco
- Cinematographer:
- Anna Foerster
- Composer:
- Harald Kloser
- Production:
- Centropolis Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Studio Babelsberg
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $15,395,087
- Status:
- Released
Anonymous (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Anonymous before you stream it.
Anonymous Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jamie Campbell Bower
as Young Earl of Oxford
Rhys Ifans
as Edward de Vere
David Thewlis
as William Cecil
Joely Richardson
as Princess Elizabeth Tudor
Vanessa Redgrave
as Queen Elizabeth I
Sebastian Armesto
as Ben Jonson
Rafe Spall
as William Shakespeare
Edward Hogg
as Robert Cecil
Xavier Samuel
as Earl of Southampton
Sam Reid
as Earl of Essex
Paolo De Vita
as Francesco
Trystan Gravelle
as Christopher Marlowe
Key crew
Directed by Roland Emmerich, written by John Orloff, produced by Roland Emmerich, Robert Leger and Larry Franco.
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Anonymous Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 811 ratings.
Filipe Manuel Neto
7/10**A film that would be much better with less sudden flashbacks, fewer anachronisms and a more careful explanation of the theory it comes to present.** I've already written a lot here, and I've said it a few times, but it's worth saying again that, although I'm a historian and I like Shakespeare's work, I'm not a native English speaker (I'm Portuguese and I speak the language of my country) nor am I an intensive or…
Reviewed on February 16, 2023
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Anonymous – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Anonymous online?
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Anonymous (2011) 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 Anonymous?
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The main cast of Anonymous (2011) includes Jamie Campbell Bower, Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis, Joely Richardson and Vanessa Redgrave. The film was directed by Roland Emmerich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Anonymous released?
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Anonymous was released on October 21, 2011 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Anonymous worth watching?
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Anonymous (2011) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 811 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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