Romeo + Juliet(1996)
“My only love sprung from my only hate.”
Overview
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.
Director
Baz Luhrmann
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$147M
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Romeo
Claire Danes
as Juliet
Jesse Bradford
as Balthasar
Vondie Curtis-Hall
as Captain Prince
Brian Dennehy
as Ted Montague
John Leguizamo
as Tybalt
Miriam Margolyes
as Nurse
Harold Perrineau
as Mercutio
Christina Pickles
as Caroline Montague
Pete Postlethwaite
as Father Laurence
Paul Rudd
as Dave Paris
Paul Sorvino
as Fulgencio Capulet
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$147M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Bazmark
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Where can I watch Romeo + Juliet?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Romeo + Juliet (1996).
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.
Who directed Romeo + Juliet?▼
Romeo + Juliet was directed by Baz Luhrmann and released in 1996. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Romeo + Juliet?▼
Romeo + Juliet has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Romeo + Juliet?▼
The cast of Romeo + Juliet includes Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo, Claire Danes as Juliet, Jesse Bradford as Balthasar, Vondie Curtis-Hall as Captain Prince, Brian Dennehy as Ted Montague and more.
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