Much Ado About Nothing
“Romance. Mischief. Seduction. Revenge. Remarkable.”
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.
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Emma Thompson
Beatrice
Kenneth Branagh
Benedick
Kate Beckinsale
Hero
Denzel Washington
Don Pedro
Michael Keaton
Dogberry
Keanu Reeves
Don John
Robert Sean Leonard
Claudio
Richard Briers
Signor Leonato
Imelda Staunton
Margaret
Jimmy Yuill
Friar Francis
Brian Blessed
Antonio
Phyllida Law
Ursula
Patrick Doyle
Balthazar
Ben Elton
Verges
Andy Hockley
George Seacole
Chris Barnes
Francis Seacole
Conrad Nelson
Hugh Oatcake
Alex Lowe
Messenger
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 7, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.05x
+$11.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Branagh, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- Much Ado About Nothing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.6M
- Production Studios
- Renaissance Films, BBC Film, American Playhouse, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh, William Shakespeare
Patrick Doyle
Roger Lanser
Andrew Marcus
Stephen Evans, Kenneth Branagh, David Parfitt
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Harvey
Production Design
Andrew Marcus
Editor
Stephen Evans
Producer
Kenneth Branagh
Director
Roger Lanser
Director of Photography
Kenneth Branagh
Producer
David Parfitt
Producer
Kenneth Branagh
Writer
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Much Ado About Nothing
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What is Much Ado About Nothing about?
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.
Who directed Much Ado About Nothing?
Much Ado About Nothing was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Who stars in Much Ado About Nothing?
The principal cast of Much Ado About Nothing includes Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh, Kate Beckinsale, Denzel Washington, Michael Keaton.
When was Much Ado About Nothing released and how long is it?
Much Ado About Nothing was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Much Ado About Nothing?
Much Ado About Nothing had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $22.6M at the worldwide box office (2.05 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Much Ado About Nothing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Much Ado About Nothing was composed by Patrick Doyle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Much Ado About Nothing?
Much Ado About Nothing holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).