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Much Ado About Nothing
PG-13

Much Ado About Nothing

Romance. Mischief. Seduction. Revenge. Remarkable.

1993 • 111 min • Drama · Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Meanwhile, meddling Don John plots to ruin the wedding.

Our family guide

Best from age 12
69
Movie Knight Score
830 reviews
  • 69 Audience · 830 · 100%

In this delightful Shakespearean comedy, a group of friends conspires to bring two witty, love-averse people together. Their plans are almost derailed by a villain's meddling, threatening a wedding and true happiness. It's a charming tale of love, deception, and finding your perfect match.

Violence & peril
2/10
Language
2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
3/10
Romance & sensuality
3/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Some verbal cruelty and emotional distress
  • Characters drink wine at social gatherings
  • A brief, intense scene of false accusation

What it models well

  • Love and commitment
  • Overcoming misunderstanding
  • The power of honesty
  • Forgiveness

Talk about it after

  • How misunderstandings can escalate
  • The importance of clear communication
  • Why reputation matters, then and now
  • Defining true love vs. infatuation

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Top billed cast

Director: Kenneth Branagh • Crew: Kenneth Branagh

Trailers & clips

Claudio & Hero's Wedding

Dogberry & The Watchmen

Benedick Gets Tricked

Masquerade Ball

Meeting Don John Scene

Official Trailer

Kate Beckinsale's Extraordinary Experience on 'Much Ado About Nothing'

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Details

TMDB audience
6.9/10 (830)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Budget
$11,000,000
Box office
$22,600,000
IMDb
tt0107616

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