

Anonymous
“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.
Where to watch Anonymous in United States
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Where is Anonymous streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Britbox Apple TV Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Anonymous
Anonymous is a 2011 English-language drama, history and thriller film directed by Roland Emmerich. The cast is led by Jamie Campbell Bower, Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Anonymous was produced by Centropolis Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, and Relativity Media and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on October 21, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $15 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Writers
- John Orloff
- Release date
- October 21, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $15 million
- Production
- Centropolis Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media
Anonymous cast & crew
Anonymous was directed by Roland Emmerich and written by John Orloff.
The cast features 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, and Sebastian Armesto as Ben Jonson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Wander, cinematography is by Anna Foerster, and it was produced by Marc Weigert and Volker Engel.
Is Anonymous worth watching?
Anonymous holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 792 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and thriller, Anonymous is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Anonymous
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Cast of Anonymous

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

Sebastian Armesto
Ben Jonson

Rafe Spall
William Shakespeare

Edward Hogg
Robert Cecil

Xavier Samuel
Earl of Southampton

Sam Reid
Earl of Essex

Paolo De Vita
Francesco

Trystan Gravelle
Christopher Marlowe
Anonymous — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Anonymous in United States?
Anonymous is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Anonymous in?
Anonymous is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Anonymous?
Anonymous runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is Anonymous rated?
Anonymous is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 792 ratings.











