Will Shakespeare is a struggling playwright He is broke, his family is struggling, and his father is putting growing pressure on him to abandon his dream and become a lawyer.

Will meets Anne Hathaway one day, a stunning and intellectual young woman who is everything he has ever desired in a marriage. Anne is also a gifted poet, and the two fall in love quickly.

Will and Anne confront numerous hardships despite their love for one another. Will's family dislikes Anne and does everything they can to keep the two apart. Will is likewise struggling to make a living as a playwright, and he is frequently compelled to take on odd jobs to supplement his income.Will and Anne's love for each other keeps them going through it all. They eventually marry in secret, Will continues to compose plays, and he goes on to become one of the world's most famous playwrights