Movies like A Midsummer Night's Dream

Baz Luhrmann’s modern take on the classic tragedy brings a vivid and edgy retelling that maintains Shakespearean dialogue amidst a contemporary Verona Beach. The intense emotions and star-crossed lovers theme will appeal to those who enjoy the romantic dynamics in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'

While not a Shakespeare play, 'A Knight's Tale' is a medieval romance that imbues a contemporary rock soundtrack and anachronistic sensibilities. It captures the same blend of humor, love, and revelry that makes 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' so enjoyable.

This romantic period drama, which imagines William Shakespeare's life during the writing of 'Romeo and Juliet,' rings with the bard's signature wordplay and romantic entanglements akin to 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes lead an exceptional cast in this love letter to the theatre and Shakespeare's work.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh, this witty adaptation of another of Shakespeare's comedies involves clever dialogues, romance, and deception. Fans of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' will appreciate the intricate plot and the excellent ensemble cast, including Emma Thompson and Denzel Washington.

Julie Taymor's adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' offers a similarly magical and fantastical world, filled with spirits, sorcery, and shipwrecks. With a gender-twist casting of Helen Mirren as the traditionally male Prospero, it explores themes of revenge and forgiveness.

Adapted from Shakespeare's play of the same name, 'Twelfth Night' features cross-dressing, mistaken identities, and romantic pursuits that fans of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' will find entertaining. It's a topsy-turvy story filled with humor and heart.