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Romeo and Juliet

1936Movie2 h 5 minNR

DramaRomance
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A deeply romantic, moving drama movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The classic love story by William Shakespeare.

Young love is poisoned by a generations long feud between two noble families.

Feels like

  • Classic Romance
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Historical Drama
  • Feuding Families
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Iconic Performances
  • Melodramatic
  • Timeless Themes
  • Coming-of-Age

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
George Cukor
Written by
William Shakespeare, Talbot Jennings
Produced by
Irving Thalberg
Music by
Herbert Stothart

Everyone

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Facts

September 3, 1936 · 2 h 5 min · NR

Released
September 3, 1936
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Getting Crap Past the Radar, Spared by the Adaptation, Spiteful Spit +9

  • Getting Crap Past the Radar
  • Spared by the Adaptation
  • Spiteful Spit
  • Parlor Games
  • For Doom the Bell Tolls
  • Gratuitous Laboratory Flasks
  • Video Credits
  • Fly Away Shot
  • Young Love Versus Old Hate
  • Little People Are Surreal
  • Art Imitates Art
  • Gallows Humor

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Romeo and Juliet?"

Questions about Romeo and Juliet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Romeo and Juliet?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Romeo and Juliet from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Romeo and Juliet worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Romeo and Juliet good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Romeo and Juliet plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Romeo and Juliet use?

Getting Crap Past the RadarSpared by the AdaptationSpiteful SpitParlor GamesFor Doom the Bell TollsGratuitous Laboratory FlasksVideo CreditsFly Away ShotYoung Love Versus Old HateLittle People Are SurrealArt Imitates ArtGallows Humorand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Getting Crap Past the Radar, Spared by the Adaptation, and Spiteful Spit.