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Romeo + Juliet

1996 · 120 min · Director: Baz Luhrmann

Romeo + Juliet (1996) is a romance drama, directed by Baz Luhrmann. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. The 120-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What Romeo + Juliet Is About

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.

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What is Romeo + Juliet about?

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.

Where can I watch Romeo + Juliet?

Romeo + Juliet is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Romeo + Juliet?

Romeo + Juliet runs for 120 minutes (2h).

When did Romeo + Juliet come out?

Romeo + Juliet was released in 1996.

Who directed Romeo + Juliet?

Romeo + Juliet was directed by Baz Luhrmann.

Who stars in Romeo + Juliet?

Romeo + Juliet stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Jesse Bradford, Vondie Curtis-Hall.

What is Romeo + Juliet's rating?

Romeo + Juliet holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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