Romeo + Juliet (1996)
My only love sprung from my only hate.
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.
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: November 1, 1996
Filmori Rating: 3.0/5 (3 ratings)
Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio - Romeo
- Claire Danes - Juliet
- Jesse Bradford - Balthasar
- Vondie Curtis-Hall - Captain Prince
- Brian Dennehy - Ted Montague
- John Leguizamo - Tybalt
- Miriam Margolyes - Nurse
- Harold Perrineau - Mercutio
- Christina Pickles - Caroline Montague
- Pete Postlethwaite - Father Laurence
Screenplay
- Baz Luhrmann (Screenplay)
- William Shakespeare (Author)
- Craig Pearce (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Donald McAlpine
Editing: Jill Bilcock
Production: 20th Century Fox, Bazmark
Country: Australia, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $147M
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits
Keywords
suicide, gang war, forbidden love, based on play or musical, murder, gun violence, star crossed lovers, shakespeare in modern dress, teenage romance, masquerade, ironic, romeo & juliet, absurd, incredulous, disapproving
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Romeo + Juliet about?
- 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.
- 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, Brian Dennehy, John Leguizamo.
- How long is Romeo + Juliet?
- Romeo + Juliet has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Romeo + Juliet?
- Romeo + Juliet is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Romeo + Juliet?
- Romeo + Juliet has a Filmori rating of 3.0/5 based on 3 ratings.
- What is the budget of Romeo + Juliet?
- Romeo + Juliet had a budget of $15M.
- How much did Romeo + Juliet gross?
- Romeo + Juliet grossed $147M worldwide.
- Where was Romeo + Juliet produced?
- Romeo + Juliet was produced in Australia, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Romeo + Juliet?
- The themes of Romeo + Juliet include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits.