Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Movie 2h ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 1996, Romeo + Juliet sits in the drama and romance corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Baz Luhrmann. The cast includes Claire Danes, Jesse Bradford and Harold Perrineau. The running time is 2h . Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
62Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
In director Baz Luhrmann's contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.
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Cast & crew
- Baz LuhrmannDirector
- Claire Danesas Juliet
- Jesse Bradfordas Balthasar
- Harold Perrineauas Mercutio
- John Leguizamoas Tybalt
- Leonardo DiCaprioas Romeo
- Brian Dennehyas Ted Montague
- Paul Ruddas Dave Paris
- M. Emmet Walshas Apothecary
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Questions about Romeo + Juliet
- What genre is Romeo + Juliet?
- Romeo + Juliet is categorised as Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in Romeo + Juliet?
- Claire Danes, Jesse Bradford, Harold Perrineau, John Leguizamo, Leonardo DiCaprio appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Romeo + Juliet?
- Baz Luhrmann directed Romeo + Juliet.
- How long is Romeo + Juliet?
- Romeo + Juliet runs for 2h (120 minutes).
- Is Romeo + Juliet worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Romeo + Juliet?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
