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Romeo + Juliet

1996Movie2 h 0 minPG-13

DramaRomance
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic626.3Rotten Tomatoes75%77%

A deeply romantic, brutally violent drama movie about family and growing up, with standout cinematography and visual style.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

My only love sprung from my only hate.

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.

Feels like

  • Stylized Shakespearean Tragedy
  • Modern Gothic Romance
  • Visual Masterpiece
  • Intense Teen Passion
  • Pop-Culture Soundtrack
  • Fast-Paced Melodrama
  • Iconic Lead Chemistry
  • Baroque Aesthetic
  • Tragic Love Story

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Baz Luhrmann
Written by
Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce
Produced by
Baz Luhrmann, Gabriella Martinelli
Music by
Marius de Vries, Craig Armstrong, Nellee Hooper

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Facts

November 1, 1996 · 2 h 0 min · PG-13

Released
November 1, 1996
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$147 million
Available in
86 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Romeo + Juliet?"

Questions about Romeo + Juliet

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Where can I stream Romeo + Juliet?

HuluHBO Max

In the United States, Romeo + Juliet streams on Hulu and HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Romeo + Juliet worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Romeo + Juliet okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageSuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Romeo + Juliet good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

Will I feel good after watching Romeo + Juliet?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Romeo + Juliet a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$147 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $147 million worldwide, 10.2 times its budget.