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Romeo and Juliet

1968·Movie
2h 18min·PG
84
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A , romance movie: , but bittersweet.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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No ordinary love story...

Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.
Classic TragedyForbidden RomanceHistorical DramaShakespearean AdaptationYouthful PassionFamilial ConflictDramatic ClimaxPoetic DialoguePeriod Piece

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Where can I stream Romeo and Juliet?

In the United States, Romeo and Juliet is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is Romeo and Juliet worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Romeo and Juliet okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Romeo and Juliet good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

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

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

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and dialogue centrality (10 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Romeo and Juliet use?

Accent AdaptationActually Pretty FunnyAdaptational HeroismAdaptational Onscreen AppearanceSilence Is GoldenDecomposite CharacterAdaptation Explanation ExtricationMaid and MaidenLetting Her Hair DownCome Back to Bed, HoneyHot-BloodedMortal Wound Revealand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Accent Adaptation, Actually Pretty Funny, and Adaptational Heroism.