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The Taming of the Shrew

Seen it?

1980 | 126 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance, TV Movie

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, 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
Aimed squarely at anyone in the mood for a love story and anyone looking to switch off and smile. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Sits nicely alongside Shakespeare in Love or 10 Things I Hate About You.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
What might put you off
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 363K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jonathan Miller

  • Simon ChandlerLucentio
  • Anthony PedleyTranio
  • John Franklyn-RobbinsBaptista
  • Frank ThorntonGremio
  • Sarah BadelKatherine
  • Jonathan CecilHortensio
  • John CleesePetruchio
  • Joan HicksonWidow
  • Susan PenhaligonBianca
  • Harry WatersBiondello