7.1Summary
Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Thought-provoking
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Cast
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- Directed by
- Jonathan Miller
- Written by
- William Shakespeare
- Produced by
- Colin Lowrey
- Music by
- Stephen Oliver
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Facts
October 23, 1980 · 2 h 6 min · Violence, Strong Language
- Released
- October 23, 1980
- Runtime
- 2 h 6 min
- Content
- Violence, Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Romance, TV Movie
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Available in
- 2 countries
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Questions about The Taming of the Shrew
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Taming of the Shrew worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.1).
Will The Taming of the Shrew make me laugh?
Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).
Is The Taming of the Shrew good for date night?
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.