Bill (2015)

Name: Bill
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 2015
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard

1h 34m United Kingdom

Comedy Family

Plot

What transpired during Shakespeare's elusive 'Lost Years' unfolds in this whimsical tale. Bill Shakespeare, a disheartened lute player, sets off from his hometown in pursuit of his aspirations. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters and navigates a series of misadventures that challenge his ambitions and creativity. As he grapples with the trials of life and love, Bill's journey becomes a comedic exploration of the motivations behind one of history's greatest playwrights. Ultimately, he seeks to find his voice and destiny in the vibrant world of Elizabethan England.

Cast

Mathew Baynton Simon Farnaby Martha Howe-Douglas Jim Howick Laurence Rickard Ben Willbond Helen McCrory Damian Lewis Justin Edwards Rufus Jones John Henry Falle Jamie Demetriou Richard Atwill George Hewer Tom Meeten