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Anonymous

2011·Movie
2h 10min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Good for date night · friends night · teens

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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.
Historical DramaShakespearean AuthorshipPolitical IntrigueElizabethan EraRoyal SuccessionLiterary MysteryConspiracy TheoryDetailed Production Design

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Where can I stream Anonymous?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Anonymous from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 41 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Anonymous worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is Anonymous okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

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

Will Anonymous make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Was Anonymous a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$15 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 51% of its budget.

What tropes does Anonymous use?

Mama's Baby, Papa's MaybeAwful TruthEvil ChancellorArtistic License – HistoryHow We Got HereAncient ConspiracyBrick JokeReally Gets AroundDowner EndingSurprise IncestBookendsAlternate Historyand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe, Awful Truth, and Evil Chancellor.