Romeo y Julieta (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1943, Romeo y Julieta is a comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Verona's peace is disturbed by the rivalry between noble families: the Montesco and the Capuleto, irreconcilable enemies. The two families have continued fighting to make life unbearable in the Italian town. The Prince of Verona informs the chiefs that the two families respond with their lives if there are new struggles. At a ball in honor of Juliet, the daughter of Capuleto, incidentally meets Romeo, son of Montesco. Both fall in love immediately, not knowing that their love is impossible.
Who’s in it. Romeo y Julieta stars Cantinflas as Romeo, María Elena Marqués as Julieta, Ángel Garasa as Fray Lorenzo and Andrés Soler as Capulet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Romeo y Julieta has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romeo y Julieta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romeo y Julieta tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romeo y Julieta (1943)?
- In US, Romeo y Julieta is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Romeo y Julieta worth watching?
- Romeo y Julieta holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Romeo y Julieta?
- Romeo y Julieta stars Cantinflas, María Elena Marqués, Ángel Garasa, Andrés Soler and Emma Roldán.
- When was Romeo y Julieta released?
- Romeo y Julieta was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.