Romeo & Juliet (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2021, Romeo & Juliet is a romance, music and tv movie film directed by Simon Godwin, running about 90 minutes. “Did my heart love till now?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy set in modern-day Italy where two young lovers strive to transcend a violent world where Catholic and secular values clash.
Who’s in it. Romeo & Juliet stars Jessie Buckley as Juliet, Tamsin Greig as Lady Capulet, Josh O'Connor as Romeo and Lucian Msamati as Friar Laurence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Romeo & Juliet has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romeo & Juliet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romeo & Juliet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romeo & Juliet (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Romeo & Juliet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Romeo & Juliet worth watching?
- Romeo & Juliet holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance, music and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Romeo & Juliet?
- Romeo & Juliet stars Jessie Buckley, Tamsin Greig, Josh O'Connor, Lucian Msamati and Shubham Saraf.
- When was Romeo & Juliet released?
- Romeo & Juliet was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.