Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992) puts the Animation vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The tone stays accessible and upbeat, with character moments and visuals doing most of the work. Ratings sit around 4.7/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992)
Also known as: The Animated Shakespeare
First aired: November 9, 1992
Runtime: 25 min
Networks: S4C, BBC Two
An animated adaptation of twelve of Shakespeare's best-known plays. The series was produced by S4C for the BBC, but animated by some of the foremost artists of Soyuzmultfilm, the former Soviet Union's main animation studio. Each 26-minute play is directed by a different animator, in a wide variety of styles: cel animation for Macbeth, stop-motion puppets in Twelfth Night, and paint on glass for Hamlet.
Streaming availability
We could not confirm an official streaming, rental, or purchase option for Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992).
Availability can change by region and platform. Check back soon for updates.