Romeo + Juliet
"My only love sprung from my only hate."
Originally released in 1996. Romeo + Juliet is a drama/romance film. directed by Baz Luhrmann. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, and Jesse Bradford
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5,225 votes)
Budget
$14.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$147.3M
10.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,500,000
- Revenue
- $147,298,761
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Bazmark
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...
Who directed Romeo + Juliet?
Romeo + Juliet was directed by Baz Luhrmann.
How long is Romeo + Juliet?
Romeo + Juliet has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Romeo + Juliet released?
Romeo + Juliet was released on November 1, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Romeo + Juliet?
The main cast of Romeo + Juliet includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Jesse Bradford, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Brian Dennehy.
Is Romeo + Juliet worth watching?
Romeo + Juliet has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 5,225 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.