7.4
Where can I stream The Merry Wives of Windsor legally?
GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for The Merry Wives of Windsor in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
2011·Movie
The Merry Wives of Windsor fingerprint
Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension6
- Fast Pace6
- Adrenaline4
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Hopefulness6
- Catharsis6
- Romance5
Humor
Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy
- Wit & Wordplay8
- Situational Comedy7
- Satire & Parody7
World
History and society
- Dialogue Centrality8
- World Immersion7
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Standout dialogue
- Dialogue Quality8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing6
- Music Composition6
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
The Merry Wives of Windsor is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
HighPlenty of sharp wit and situational comedy
Expect plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay8Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy7Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Satire & Parody7Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Physical Comedy5Slapstick and visual gags.
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Related traits
- Eccentricity6Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumHistory and society
Its world is built around history and society.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical9Period settings and real events.
- Social Commentary7Perspectives on society and norms.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Class & Capitalism6Wealth, power, and inequality.
All craft traits
- Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality4The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking
Find more like it
Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.
About
The fat knight Sir John Falstaff imagines that Mistress Ford and Mistress Page are both taken with him and so, attracted as much by their husbands’ money as their personal charms, he decides to woo them both. But the women are up to the old lecher’s tricks and turn the tables on him with a series of humiliating assignations, midnight terrors and a very damp, extremely smelly laundry basket. Gutsy, colloquial and bustling with vivid characters, The Merry Wives of Windsor is a brilliantly constructed farce and the only comedy Shakespeare set in his native land. It is also the ancestor of English bourgeois comedy and gave birth to a tradition that reaches down to the modern TV sitcom. The production made merry with the relationship between the life of middle-class Elizabethan England and the late medieval period in which the play is set.
Shakespearean ComedyFarceHistorical SettingMistaken IdentityWit & WordplaySocial CommentaryBritish LiteratureSitcom Ancestor
Actors
Crew
Directed by:
Written by:
Produced by:
Composed by:
Titles like The Merry Wives of Windsor
nearer = more alike
8
You are here: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Tap a poster to move
You are herePreview
vscompared with The Merry Wives of Windsor
The Merry Wives of Windsor2011
Point at a poster to compare itHold a poster to compare it
This pageTap it to move here
A chip fills to its level. Tap a full one for titles without that trait, a low one for titles with it.
Open a page:The Women (1939)Born Yesterday (1950)Trophy Wife (2010)Dinner at Eight (1933)I Was a Male War Bride (1949)Irma la Douce (1963)Wicked Little Letters (2024)Holiday (1938)Tom Jones (1963)The Taming of the Shrew (1967)Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958)The Dressmaker (2015)Smiles of a Summer Night (1955)Cactus Flower (1969)Hobson's Choice (1954)Ninotchka (1939)Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1963)Divorce Italian Style (1961)The Lady Eve (1941)1670 (2023)The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)Delusions of Grandeur (1971)Tosun Pasha (1976)The Rules of the Game (1939)Marriage Italian Style (1964)Nine to Five (1980)Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)The Decameron (2024)The Front Page (1974)The Marathon Family (1982)The Dish (2000)Cat Ballou (1965)The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain (1995)The Women on the 6th Floor (2011)Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969)The Gendarme in New York (1965)Northanger Abbey (2007)Sirens (1994)The Decameron (1971)Sullivan's Travels (1941)Meet John Doe (1941)Paper Moon (1973)The Last Detail (1973)Yahşi Batı (2009)The Gendarme Gets Married (1968)Emma. (2020)The Man in the White Suit (1951)M*A*S*H (1970)The Out-of-Towners (1970)The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob (1973)Destry Rides Again (1939)The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1972)Heaven Can Wait (1943)The African Doctor (2016)Auntie Mame (1958)The Firemen's Ball (1967)One, Two, Three (1961)The Fortune Cookie (1966)Pride (2014)Tin Men (1987)We're No Angels (1955)The Talk of the Town (1942)An Ideal Husband (1999)Sir (2018)
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Media
Questions about The Merry Wives of Windsor
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Merry Wives of Windsor worth watching?
65
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Merry Wives of Windsor?
2 h 15 min
The Merry Wives of Windsor runs 2 h 15 min.
What language is The Merry Wives of Windsor in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.