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Much Ado About Nothing

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1967 | 130 min | Comedy, TV Movie

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for people who need a good giggle. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 2 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
  • Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

Dame Maggie Smith stars in the 1967 screen version of Franco Zeffirelli's exuberant National Theatre production of Shakespeare's romantic comedy, in which young lovers Hero and Claudio conspire to make sharp-tongued rivals Beatrice and Benedick fall in love with each other.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    7 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 429K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alan Cooke

  • Maggie SmithBeatrice
  • Robert StephensBenedick
  • Frank FinlayDogberry
  • Michael ByrneClaudio
  • Caroline JohnHero
  • Derek JacobiDon John
  • Ronald PickupDon Pedro
  • Denis DeMarneA Lord
  • Gerald JamesLeonato
  • Harry LomaxAntonio