: Available for purchase or rental on Apple TV , Amazon Video, and Fandango at Home .
: fuboTV, Paramount+ with Showtime, and Max . Free (with library card) : Available on Kanopy and Hoopla. Shakespeare in Love YIFY
: The film is scheduled to leave Netflix on February 20, 2026. Award History & Legacy : Available for purchase or rental on Apple
Released in 1998, is a critically acclaimed romantic comedy that reimagines a fictional love affair between playwright William Shakespeare and an aspiring actress, Viola de Lesseps , during the creation of Romeo and Juliet . The film was a major critical and commercial success, grossing over $289 million worldwide. Streaming & Accessibility Paramount+ with Showtime
You can currently find Shakespeare in Love on several major platforms as of April 2026: