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The Taming of the Shrew

1980·Movie
2h 6min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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The swaggering Petruchio, eager to wive it wealthily in Padua, agrees to marry the spitting hellcat, Katherine.

Baptista has two daughters: Kate and Bianca. Everyone wants to wed the fair Bianca, but nobody's much interested in problem child, Kate. Baptista declares that he won't give Bianca away in a marriage until he's found a husband for Kate, so all the suitors begin busily hunting out a madman who's willing to do it, and they find Petruchio: a man who's come to wive it wealthily in Padua. And Petruchio marries Kate with a plan to tame her, while everybody else begins scheming to win Bianca's hand.
Shakespearean ComedyVerbal SparringGender PoliticsPeriod DramaMarriage Market SatireClassical Theatre AdaptationPsychological ManipulationWitty DialoguePatriarchal Critique

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Taming of the Shrew legally?

The Taming of the Shrew is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Taming of the Shrew worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Taming of the Shrew rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Taming of the Shrew?

2 h 6 min

The Taming of the Shrew runs 2 h 6 min.

What language is The Taming of the Shrew in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Taming of the Shrew?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Taming of the Shrew in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.