Cracking the Shakespeare Code (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2016, Cracking the Shakespeare Code is a history and documentary film directed by Jørgen Friberg, running about 125 minutes. “The masonic ciphers hidden in Shakespeare and Renaissance art” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Norwegian researcher Petter Amundsen claims to have deciphered a secret code hidden in legendary playwright William Shakespeare's works that reveals a map leading to the location of certain treasures. British Shakespearean scholar Robert Crumpton embarks on a mission to prove he is spectacularly wrong. (A remake of “Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth,” including new discoveries.)
Who’s in it. Cracking the Shakespeare Code stars Robert Crumpton as Himself - Shakespearean Scholar / Narrator (voice), Petter Amundsen as Himself - Researcher, Stanley Wells as Himself - Shakespearean Scholar and Tobias Churton as Himself - Rosicrucianism Scholar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Cracking the Shakespeare Code has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cracking the Shakespeare Code page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cracking the Shakespeare Code tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cracking the Shakespeare Code (2016)?
- In US, Cracking the Shakespeare Code is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cracking the Shakespeare Code worth watching?
- Cracking the Shakespeare Code holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cracking the Shakespeare Code?
- Cracking the Shakespeare Code stars Robert Crumpton, Petter Amundsen, Stanley Wells, Tobias Churton and Jola Sigmond.
- When was Cracking the Shakespeare Code released?
- Cracking the Shakespeare Code was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.