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Much Ado About Nothing

1993·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13
79
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Very funny, big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5

Heart

Deeply romantic and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay10
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and direction

  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Acting9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Romance. Mischief. Seduction. Revenge. Remarkable.

In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Meanwhile, meddling Don John plots to ruin the wedding.
Shakespearean RomanceWitty DialogueEnsemble CastPeriod PieceRomantic ComedyDeception & IntrigueLiterary AdaptationCharming & HopefulPastoral Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Much Ado About Nothing legally?

Much Ado About Nothing is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Kanopy, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Much Ado About Nothing worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Much Ado About Nothing rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Much Ado About Nothing?

1 h 51 min

Much Ado About Nothing runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Much Ado About Nothing?

Critics85
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Much Ado About Nothing higher (85) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Much Ado About Nothing a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$23 million

Yes. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Much Ado About Nothing in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Much Ado About Nothing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Much Ado About Nothing in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Much Ado About Nothing use?

BookendsGreen-Eyed Monster"Pan Up to the Sky" EndingInsult BackfireEpic Tracking ShotCock-a-Doodle DawnShower SceneChewing the SceneryNobody Here but Us BirdsDeliberate Values DissonanceAdaptation DistillationLimited Wardrobeand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Much Ado About Nothing, including Bookends, Green-Eyed Monster, "Pan Up to the Sky" Ending.