As You Like It
“Romance...or something like it.”
Synopsis
Witty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which Rosalind and Orlando's celebrated courtship is played out against a backdrop of political rivalry, banishment and exile in the Forest of Arden - set in 19th-century Japan.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Featurette • Published 2013-09-18
Top Cast
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Romola Garai
Celia
Kevin Kline
Jaques
Bryce Dallas Howard
Rosalind
Adrian Lester
Oliver De Boys
Janet McTeer
Audrey
Alfred Molina
Touchstone
David Oyelowo
Orlando De Boys
Jimmy Yuill
Corin
Brian Blessed
Duke Senior/Duke Frederick
Richard Briers
Adam
Takuya Shimada
Geisha
Richard Clifford
Le Beau
Patrick Doyle
Amiens
Gerard Horan
Denis
Nobuyuki Takano
Charles
Paul Chan
William
Alex Wyndham
Silvius
Jade Jefferies
Phoebe
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bath Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 25, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Branagh, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- As You Like It
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Shakespeare Film Company, HBO Films, BBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh, William Shakespeare
Patrick Doyle
Roger Lanser
Neil Farrell
Kenneth Branagh, Judy Hofflund, Simon Moseley
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Branagh
Writer
Kenneth Branagh
Director
Neil Farrell
Editor
Roger Lanser
Director of Photography
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Branagh
Producer
Tim Harvey
Production Design
Judy Hofflund
Producer
Susannah Buxton
Costume Design
Simon Moseley
Producer
Rod Woodruff
Stunt Coordinator
Trevor Steedman
Stunt Coordinator
Val Wardlaw
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About As You Like It
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is As You Like It about?
Witty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which Rosalind and Orlando's celebrated courtship is played out against a backdrop of political rivalry, banishment and exile in the Forest of Arden - set in 19th-century Japan.
Who directed As You Like It?
As You Like It was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Who stars in As You Like It?
The principal cast of As You Like It includes Romola Garai, Kevin Kline, Bryce Dallas Howard, Adrian Lester, Janet McTeer.
When was As You Like It released and how long is it?
As You Like It was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for As You Like It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for As You Like It was composed by Patrick Doyle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for As You Like It?
As You Like It holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).