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Poll: Which Shakespeare Play Has the Best Film Adaptations?

A poll by penchofifteenpolls
William Shakespeare is one of the most important English literature writers and one of the most prolific persons in the IMDb.

In his honour, which one of his world renowned plays has given us the best cinematographical adaptations?

Poll by Pencho15

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Results of 793 votes:

  1. 1.

    Hamlet (1996)

     
    Best Rated Version: Hamlet (1964) Most Voted Version: Haider (2014)
  2. 2.

    Macbeth (2015)

     
    Best Rated Version: Maqbool (2003) Most Voted Version: Throne of Blood (1957)
  3. 3.

    Romeo and Juliet (1936)

     
    Best Rated Version: Romeo and Juliet (1968) Most Voted Version: Romeo + Juliet (1996)
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