Set in the late 16th century, this romantic period drama follows the young playwright William Shakespeare as he struggles with writer’s block while working on his latest play. His fortunes change when he meets and falls in love with Viola de Lesseps, a woman who inspires him and secretly auditions for a role in his play, despite the prohibition against women on stage. The film features a talented cast, including Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow, and is directed by John Madden. It received critical acclaim and won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.