Where to watch Being Shakespeare in United States
Being Shakespeare is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 4 July 2026.
About Being Shakespeare
Being Shakespeare is a 2012 movie, directed by John Wyver, starring Simon Callow. Below you can see where to watch Being Shakespeare in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Featuring a tour de force performance from Simon Callow, Being Shakespeare is a one-man show about the life and work of the world’s greatest playwright. Written by the renowned scholar Jonathan Bate, and taking its cue from Jacques’ famous ‘Seven Ages of Man’ speech in As You Like It, the drama traces Shakespeare’s life from his birth in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 to his burial there fifty-two years later. Weaving together this story with extracts from many of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, Simon Callow presents a vivid and very human portrait of the man and of the Elizabethan world in which he lived. Recorded before an audience during the play’s triumphant London run, Being Shakespeare is both a wonderful introduction to the author and a richly nuanced, funny and fascinating study for those who already love his plays.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Being Shakespeare in United States?+
In United States, Being Shakespeare is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Being Shakespeare on Netflix?+
Being Shakespeare is not on Netflix in United States right now.
Who stars in Being Shakespeare?+
Being Shakespeare stars Simon Callow.
When did Being Shakespeare come out?+
Being Shakespeare is a 2012 movie directed by John Wyver.
Who directed Being Shakespeare?+
Being Shakespeare was directed by John Wyver.
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