

Bill (2015)
Overview
What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.
Where to watch Bill
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| Saudi Arabia | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Bill in 8 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Bill about?
What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream. Bill is a Comedy, Family movie, released on 2015-03-27, runtime 94 minutes.
Is Bill worth watching?
TMDB users rate Bill 6.9 out of 10 from 91 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Bill?
In the United States, Bill is free to watch on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Richard Bracewell
Cast
- Mathew Baynton as William 'Bill' Shakespeare / Lord Burghley / English Messenger / Customs Official
- Simon Farnaby as Earl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller
- Martha Howe-Douglas as Anne Hathaway / Molly / Spanish Courtier / Body Collector
- Jim Howick as Christopher Marlowe / Gabriel Montoya / Cynical Jester / Palace Doorman / Mysterious Man / Even Grubbier Thief / Party Planner
- Laurence Rickard as Sir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick
- Ben Willbond as King Phillip II of Spain / Earl of Southampton / Grubby Thief / Alexander Dimitrievitch / Head of Guards
- Helen McCrory as Queen Elizabeth I
- Damian Lewis as Sir Richard Hawkins
- Justin Edwards as Sir Francis Drake
- Rufus Jones as Sir Walter Raleigh
- John Henry Falle as Miguel
- Jamie Demetriou as Sergio
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Sources
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