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Romeo + Juliet

Romeo + Juliet

Drama • PG-13 • 1996 • 2 hr
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5.8
IMDb
6.7

In this 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.

Starring

Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Jesse Bradford, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Brian Dennehy

Directed By

Baz Luhrmann

Written By

Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce

Genre

DramaRomance

Release Date

November 1, 1996

User Reviews

Emma
Emma
Really good movie that represents the book well
David McCarthy
David McCarthy
Movie takes on a very unexpected modern day urban setting that somehow works very well. Worth watching.
Ana
Ana
The best remake of Romeo and Juliet! It’s direction is unique and modern-ish but vibey. I def didn’t imagine it like this while reading!
Piper
Piper
Better than I thought!!! Super cutesie, b it honestly I don’t remember most of it🫤
Akesa
Akesa
I remember watching this for an english essay back in high school. I am not a big romance fanatic but its good to watch with your friends.
Taylor Ward
Taylor Ward
Had to watch for English class but it was actually decent
Cupid 💘
Cupid 💘
The dialogue along with the modern setting and the whole vibe of the film is just so stunning. My favorite adaptation of their story. <3
Eye Cinc
Eye Cinc
Watching this movie in the church where it all takes place was a religious experience. The performances from DiCaprio and Danes are perfect.
Elahe
Elahe
That's a great romantic movie with thinkable ending.
Lilly L
Lilly L
An artistic and iconic triumph. Not only one of the most memorable stories of all time, but emblematic of the era with great performances.

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Ratings
8,840 (11%)
26,224 (32%)
36,101 (43%)
12,058 (14%)
5.8 – Based on 83.2k ratings
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Why Leonardo DiCaprio was the perfect Romeo | A Life In Pictures | BAFTA

Cast & Crew

Baz Luhrmann
Baz
Luhrmann
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo
DiCaprio
Claire Danes
Claire
Danes
Jesse Bradford
Jesse
Bradford
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Vondie
Curtis-Hall
Brian Dennehy
Brian
Dennehy
John Leguizamo
John
Leguizamo
Miriam Margolyes
Miriam
Margolyes
Harold Perrineau
Harold
Perrineau
Christina Pickles
Christina
Pickles
Peter Postlethwaite
Peter
Postlethwaite
Baz Luhrmann
Baz
Luhrmann
Craig Pearce
Craig
Pearce

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