Anonymous
Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Anonymous
Where can I watch Anonymous in the United States?
Anonymous is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Anonymous?
Anonymous scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Anonymous?
Anonymous stars Jamie Campbell Bower, Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis, Joely Richardson, and Vanessa Redgrave. Roland Emmerich is the director.
How long is Anonymous?
Anonymous runs 2h 10m (130 minutes).
When did Anonymous come out?
Anonymous was released on October 21, 2011.
Which studio made Anonymous?
Anonymous was produced by Centropolis Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, and Relativity Media in Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
What was the budget for Anonymous?
Anonymous was made on a budget of $30,000,000.
How much did Anonymous make at the box office?
Anonymous grossed $15,395,087 worldwide, against a budget of $30,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.