Much Ado About Nothing (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2011, Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Josie Rourke, running about 160 minutes. “David Tennant and Catherine Tate star as reluctant lovers Benedick and Beatrice in Shakespeare's timeless comedy directed by Josie Rourke” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two young lovers, Claudio and Hero, are to be married imminently but the devious scheming of a resentful Prince looks set to thwart the nuptials. Meanwhile, marriage seems inconceivable for reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick whose endless witty sparring threatens to keep them apart forever. Directed by Josie Rourke, Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our never ending search for perfect love.
Who’s in it. Much Ado About Nothing stars David Tennant as Benedick, Catherine Tate as Beatrice, Adam James as Don Pedro and Elliot Levey as Don John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Much Ado About Nothing sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Much Ado About Nothing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Much Ado About Nothing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Much Ado About Nothing (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Much Ado About Nothing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Much Ado About Nothing worth watching?
- Much Ado About Nothing holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Much Ado About Nothing?
- Much Ado About Nothing stars David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Adam James, Elliot Levey and Tom Bateman.
- When was Much Ado About Nothing released?
- Much Ado About Nothing was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.