Gounod: Romeo et Juliette (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1994, Gounod: Romeo et Juliette is a music film directed by Nicolas Joël, running about 171 minutes.
What it’s about. Charles Mackerras teases the romantic beauty from Gounod's score, which has been widely admired since its first performance at the Théâtre Lyrique, Paris, in 1867. In this 1994 recording, the youthful Roberto Alagna as Roméo and Leontina Vaduva as the unattainable Juliette lead an excellent cast in this touching portrayal of impossible love, based on Shakespeare's play.
Who’s in it. Gounod: Romeo et Juliette stars Roberto Alagna as Romeo, Leontina Vaduva as Juliette, François Le Roux as Mercutio and Paul Charles Clarke as Tybalt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Gounod: Romeo et Juliette 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 Gounod: Romeo et Juliette page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gounod: Romeo et Juliette tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gounod: Romeo et Juliette (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gounod: Romeo et Juliette change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gounod: Romeo et Juliette worth watching?
- Gounod: Romeo et Juliette holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gounod: Romeo et Juliette?
- Gounod: Romeo et Juliette stars Roberto Alagna, Leontina Vaduva, François Le Roux, Paul Charles Clarke and Robert Lloyd.
- When was Gounod: Romeo et Juliette released?
- Gounod: Romeo et Juliette was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 171 minutes.