William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ (1999)
74%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
15 wins & 29 nominations total
Faultless production and shining performances display the Bard’s talent propitiously
William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and wonder why you didn’t pay more attention in high school English class. With a cast of talented actors and a director who knows how to bring the Bard’s words to life, this movie is a must-see for anyone who loves a good story. Whether you’re a fan of Shakespeare or just looking for a fun night out, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the perfect choice. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show!
Production Company(ies)
Mad As Birds G-B A S E Head Gear Films,
Distributor
20th Century Fox, Fox Home Entertainment [br], Fox, Buena Vista Home Entertainment [br], Filmes Castello Lopes [pt], UGC-Fox Distribution, 20th Century Fox de Argentina [ar], Gativideo
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Chapultepec Castle, Chapultepec Park, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for scenes of contemporary violence and some sensuality
Year of Release
1996
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 56m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 8, 1999 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 15, 2003
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, PG-13, Comedy, 1999, Michael Hoffman, directed by Michael Hoffman, written by William Shakespeare and Michael Hoffman, starring Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Everett, Stanley Tucci, Calista Flockhart, Anna Friel, Christian Bale, Leslie Urdang, box office performance, budget, critic reviews, reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum, Nell Minow, Andrew Sarris, Derek Adams, Jeff Millar, Jeff Strickler, Antonia Quirke, Betty Jo Tucker, Jim Lane, Maitland McDonagh, James Sanford, audience score, genre, original language, English, producer, Michael Hoffman, distributor, 20th Century Fox, Fox Home Entertainment, Fox, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Filmes Castello Lopes, UGC-Fox Distribution, 20th Century Fox de Argentina, Gativideo, sound mix, Dolby, Surround, Nick Bottom, Titania, Oberon, Puck (Robin Goodfellow), Helena, Hermia
Worldwide gross: $147,554,998
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $281,644,939
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 537
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 30,713,734
US/Canada gross: $46,351,345
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $88,472,921
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 809
US/Canada opening weekend: $11,133,231
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $21,250,505
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 626
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $14,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $27,676,810
Production budget ranking: 1,189
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $14,903,962
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $239,064,167
ROI to date (est.): 561%
ROI ranking: 226
Michelle Pfeiffer – Titania
Rupert Everett – Oberon
Stanley Tucci – Puck (Robin Goodfellow)
Calista Flockhart – Helena
Anna Friel – Hermia
Director(s)
Michael Hoffman
Writer(s)
William Shakespeare, Michael Hoffman
Producer(s)
Michael Hoffman, Leslie Urdang
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
15 wins & 29 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (79) | Top Critics (27) | Fresh (53) | Rotten (26)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: C+
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Sumptuous version, both earthy and enchanted.
December 21, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
I remain skeptical about the ability of even the best American actors to read Shakespeare’s lines without giving the impression that they are enduring very painful cultural root canal work.
April 27, 2007
Andrew Sarris
Observer
TOP CRITIC
Injecting the film with fun and pathos, Kline makes a superb Bottom; it’s his play and he acts it to the hilt.
February 9, 2006
Derek Adams
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
If there is sacrilege afoot, I’m not enough of a scholar to spot it.
July 21, 2005
Jeff Millar
Houston Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
The film is never a chore to watch, but others have done better by the Bard.
November 6, 2002
Jeff Strickler
Minneapolis Star Tribune
TOP CRITIC
Kevin Kline’s no-life Bottom with his scrappy whiskers and ambitions is the best I’ve seen.
November 28, 2017
Antonia Quirke
Independent on Sunday
What fools these mortals be — especially anyone who passes up Michael Hoffman’s highly entertaining version of Shakespeare’s famous comedy.
April 7, 2012
Betty Jo Tucker
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
August 7, 2008 | Rating: 2/5
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review
Your high school English teacher would approve, and parts are terrifically enjoyable.
July 4, 2008 | Rating: 2.5/4
Maitland McDonagh
TV Guide
Bathed in sunshine, stardust and star power, this ‘Dream’ should be required viewing for anyone who insists Shakespeare is stuffy and dull. …this is Shakespeare for the masses.
August 5, 2007 | Rating: 3.5/4
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette
It has fun and makes you laugh.
June 3, 2006 | Rating: 3/4
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid…
Plot
The classic story of Romeo and Juliet, set in a modern-day city of Verona Beach. The Montagues and Capulets are two feuding families, whose children meet and fall in love. They have to hide their love from the world because they know that their parents will not allow them to be together. There are obstacles on the way, like Juliet’s cousin, Tybalt, and Romeo’s friend Mercutio, and many fights. But although it is set in modern times, it is still the same timeless story of the “star crossed lovers”.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The star-studded cast includes Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Everett, and Calista Flockhart.
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