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PG-1320112h 10mRoland Emmerich
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 47% · Metacritic 50
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"Was Shakespeare a Fraud?"

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.

DramaHistoryThriller
AnonymityPoliticsPoetDuringcreditsstingerFalse History16th CenturySecrecy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Anonymous (2011) about?

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.

Who stars in Anonymous?

Anonymous stars Jamie Campbell Bower (Young Earl of Oxford), Rhys Ifans (Edward de Vere), David Thewlis (William Cecil), Joely Richardson (Princess Elizabeth Tudor), Vanessa Redgrave (Queen Elizabeth I). The film was directed by Roland Emmerich.

How long is Anonymous?

Anonymous has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated PG-13.

Is Anonymous worth watching?

Anonymous holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 47. Fans of Drama, History, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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