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Much Ado About Nothing

1993Movie1 h 51 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic807.0Rotten Tomatoes90%86%

A deeply romantic, uplifting drama movie about history and family, with standout dialogue and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Shakespearean Romance
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Period Piece
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Deception & Intrigue
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Charming & Hopeful
  • Pastoral Setting

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Kenneth Branagh
Written by
Kenneth Branagh
Produced by
Kenneth Branagh, David Parfitt, Stephen Evans
Music by
Patrick Doyle

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Facts

May 7, 1993 · 1 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
May 7, 1993
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$23 million
Available in
79 countries

Tropes

Bookends, Green-Eyed Monster, "Pan Up to the Sky" Ending +9

  • Bookends
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • "Pan Up to the Sky" Ending
  • Insult Backfire
  • Epic Tracking Shot
  • Cock-a-Doodle Dawn
  • Shower Scene
  • Chewing the Scenery
  • Nobody Here but Us Birds
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Limited Wardrobe

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Much Ado About Nothing?"

Questions about Much Ado About Nothing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Much Ado About Nothing?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Much Ado About Nothing streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and Kanopy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Much Ado About Nothing worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Much Ado About Nothing okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Much Ado About Nothing good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Much Ado About Nothing make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (10 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

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 tropes for it, including Bookends, Green-Eyed Monster, and "Pan Up to the Sky" Ending.