Romeo & Juliet (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1978, Romeo & Juliet is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Alvin Rakoff, running about 167 minutes.
What it’s about. Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona where we lay our scene, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes a pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life whose misadventur'd piteous overthrows doth with their death bury their parents' strife.
Who’s in it. Romeo & Juliet stars John Gielgud as Chorus, Alan Rickman as Tybalt, Patrick Ryecart as Romeo and Rebecca Saire as Juliet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Romeo & Juliet has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romeo & Juliet (1978)?
- In US, Romeo & Juliet is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Romeo & Juliet worth watching?
- Romeo & Juliet holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Romeo & Juliet?
- Romeo & Juliet stars John Gielgud, Alan Rickman, Patrick Ryecart, Rebecca Saire and Celia Johnson.
- When was Romeo & Juliet released?
- Romeo & Juliet was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 167 minutes.