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Much Ado About Nothing (2013): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch

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Much Ado About Nothing is a 2013 comedy drama starring Clark Gregg, Alexis Denisof and Amy Acker. It is based on Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare and Peter Holland. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $5.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
4.9/10
worldwide gross
$5.3M
Metascore
78
Much Ado About Nothing (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Much Ado About Nothing About?

The premise of Much Ado About Nothing without spoilers, adapted from Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare and Peter Holland. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This witty adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy follows Beatrice and Benedick, whose playful antagonism masks a deeper connection. Their friends conspire to bring them together, employing clever schemes and disguises. Meanwhile, a young couple faces challenges that test their love. The film explores themes of love, deception, and friendship with humor and charm, blurring the lines between dislike and affection in a delightfully absurd story.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Much Ado About Nothing

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Much Ado About Nothing Cast

Clark Gregg leads the cast, with Alexis Denisof and Amy Acker.

Ratings

Much Ado About Nothing Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Much Ado About Nothing 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.

Plot

Much Ado About Nothing Plot Summary

What happens in Much Ado About Nothing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Having just vanquished an insurrection led by his half-brother Don John, Don Pedro of Aragon and his noble companions pay a visit to their friend Leonato in Messina. Among the group are the clever Benedick, who has a history with Leonato’s equally sharp-witted niece, Beatrice, and Claudio, a young count who has returned from war. Surprisingly, despite his previous rebellion, Don John seems to have reconciled with his brother.

Full summary

The whole story of Much Ado About Nothing, scene by scene

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Box office

Much Ado About Nothing Box Office

Much Ado About Nothing grossed $5.3 million worldwide. $4.3 million came from the US and Canada and $1 million (19%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.3M

US & Canada
$4.3M
International
$1M
US & Canada 81% Rest of the world 19%
Videos

Much Ado About Nothing Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 3 trailers.

Official US Trailer
  • Trailer Official Theatrical Trailer
  • Trailer Official UK Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Much Ado About Nothing?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who is the nobleman that orchestrates the match between Claudio and Hero?

Details

Much Ado About Nothing Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Mucho Ruido y Pocas Nueces” and “Много шума из ничего”.

Also known as
  • Mucho Ruido y Pocas Nueces
  • Много шума из ничего
  • Sok hűhó semmiért
  • 无事生非
  • Kuru Gürültü
  • Muito Barulho por Nada
  • Viel Lärm um nichts
  • Beaucoup de bruit pour rien
  • Wiele hałasu o nic
  • Molto rumore per nulla
  • מהומה רבה על לא דבר
  • 헛소동
+4 more
  • Много шум за нищо
  • Daug triukšmo dėl nieko
  • Багато галасу з нічого
  • Molt soroll per no res

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FAQ

Much Ado About Nothing FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Much Ado About Nothing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Much Ado About Nothing?

Much Ado About Nothing runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Much Ado About Nothing released?

Much Ado About Nothing was released on June 7, 2013.

Who is in the cast of Much Ado About Nothing?

Much Ado About Nothing stars Clark Gregg, Alexis Denisof and Amy Acker.

Where can I watch Much Ado About Nothing?

In the US, Much Ado About Nothing is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Much Ado About Nothing make at the box office?

Much Ado About Nothing grossed $5.3 million worldwide ($4.3 million domestic, $1 million international).

How is Much Ado About Nothing rated?

Much Ado About Nothing has 4.9/10 on IMDb, 78 on Metacritic, 68% on TMDB and 3.4/5 on Letterboxd.

Is Much Ado About Nothing based on a book?

Yes. Much Ado About Nothing is adapted from Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare and Peter Holland.

Does Much Ado About Nothing have a post-credit scene?

No. Much Ado About Nothing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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