After burying their son, Matt and Ruth must learn to move on without him. In this scene: Natalie Strout (Marisa Tomei), Ruth Fowler (Sissy Spacek), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson)
After burying their son, Matt and Ruth must learn to move on without him. In this scene: Natalie Strout (Marisa Tomei), Ruth Fowler (Sissy Spacek), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson)
Matt and Frank enjoy a friendly card game with the boys. In this scene: Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson), Henry (Frank T. Wells), Carl (W. Clapham Murray), Willis Grinnel (William Wise)
A cookout to celebrate Duncan's birthday turns tense when an unexpected visitor drops in. In this scene: Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl), Natalie Strout (Marisa Tomei), Ruth Fowler (Sissy Spacek), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson), Richard Strout (William Mapother).
Trying to be supportive of Frank's new relationship, Matt and Ruth host a birthday party for Natalie's son, Duncan. In this scene: Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl), Natalie Strout (Marisa Tomei), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson), Richard Strout (William Mapother)
Richard wants to move back, but Natalie doesn't believe he has changed at all. In this scene: Natalie Strout (Marisa Tomei), Richard Strout (William Mapother).
Matt expresses his concern about Frank's choices and their potential effect on his future. In this scene: Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl), Henry (Frank T. Wells), Jason Strout (Camden Munson), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson)
On the stand, Natalie is asked to relive the tragic day. In this scene: Natalie Strout (Marisa Tomei), Ruth Fowler (Sissy Spacek), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson), Richard Strout (William Mapother)
Frank shares his thoughts on the future and tells Natalie that he's changed his mind. In this scene: Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl), Natalie Strout (Marisa Tomei), Ruth Fowler (Sissy Spacek).
Frustrated with the lack of progress, Dr. Fowler goes to see the District Attorney. In This Scene: Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson), Assistant (Diane E. Hamlin), District Attorney (Terry A. Burgess)
While Matt attempts to move forward, Ruth remains isolated from the outside world. In this scene: Ruth Fowler (Sissy Spacek), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson).
Father Greg goes out for the night and ends up in bed with another man.
After a man is rushed to the hospital and dies, Father Greg comforts the family and attends a rather rowdy funeral party.
Father Pilkington struggles with the covenants of confession. In this scene: Linus Roache (Father Greg Pilkington), Christine Tremarco (Lisa Unsworth), Robert Pugh (Mr. Unsworth), Lesley Sharp (Mrs. Unsworth)
Lisa's father comes to confession to try and convince the priest that he has done nothing wrong.
When the kids all go to confession, Lisa stays behind to tell Father Greg a terrible secret.
Father Matthew offers some advice to the new Priest in the parish, but the new Priest has some advice for him as well. In this scene: Linus Roache (Father Greg Pilkington), Tom Wilkinson (Father Matthew Thomas), Cathy Tyson (Maria Kerrigan)
Father Greg reconnects and acknowledges his feelings for Graham but may not be quite ready for what comes next. In this scene: Linus Roache (Father Greg Pilkington), Robert Carlyle (Graham), Michael Ananins (Charge Sergeant)
When Burbage finds out Shakespeare has given his play to Henslowe, they battle out their differences on stage. In this scene: Christopher Marlowe (Rupert Everett), Richard Burbage (Martin Clunes), Ned Alleyn (Ben Affleck), Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes), Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush), Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow)
After a dismal afternoon of auditions, Shakespeare finally spots his star...now he just has to catch him. In this scene: Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush), Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes), Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow)
Deep in debt, Henslowe uses Shakespeare's new play to barter for his life. In this scene: Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush), Hugh Fennyman (Tom Wilkinson)
It's the first day of rehearsals and Ned and the rest of the Admiral's men have returned just in time to save the show, and restore the balance of power. In this scene: Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes), Philip Henslowe (Geoffery Rush), Hugh Fennyman (Tom Wilkinson), Ned Alleyn (Ben Affleck)
While Thomas Kent and Sam rehearse a passionate kiss, Shakespeare proves to be a real hands, and mouths, on director. In this scene: Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes), Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow), Ned Alleyn (Ben Affleck)
It's show time, but when the young man playing Juliette experiences some unexpected changes, it's going to take a miracle, or Thomas Kent, to save the day. In this scene: Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes), Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow), Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush), Lord Wessex (Colin Firth)
Young Will Shakespeare is the up and coming playwright of the time, but has been disastrously struck by the bane of the writer's life - writer's block. His comedy “Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughterâ€ù isn't going anywhere and the playhouse is under threat of closure. What Will needs is a muse, and she appears in the form of the beautiful and bethrothed Lady Viola. The path of true love does not run smooth for Will, but the joys and tragedy of his own life find their way onto the page in a moving, witty and spellbinding tale. Starring, in alphabetical order: Ben Affleck, Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson
Will struggles with the story and title for his yet-unwritten new play. In this scene: Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes), Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush), Christopher Marlowe (Rupert Everett)
During rehearsals for his still unfinished play, Shakespeare must break to write what shall soon be a famous sonnet. In this scene: Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes), Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush), Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow), Ned Alleyn (Ben Affleck)
A misunderstanding between Lord Wessex and Shakespeare has repercussions for the production. In this scene: Hugh Fennyman (Tom Wilkinson), Lord Wessex (Colin Firth), Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes), Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow), Ned Alleyn (Ben Affleck), Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush)
An inspirational educational video based on concepts from the Academy Award winning motion picture "Shakespeare In Love." Also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAfih_YUgMk