Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2017, Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette is a drama and music film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 210 minutes.
What it’s about. Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo are opera’s classic lovers in Gounod’s lush Shakespeare adaptation. Director Bartlett Sher’s “brilliant and inspired new production … is a revelation” (Huffington Post), and has already won acclaim for its vivid 18th-century milieu and stunning costumes during runs at Salzburg and La Scala. Emmanuel Villaume conducts the sumptuous score.
Who’s in it. Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette stars Diana Damrau as Juliette, Vittorio Grigolo as Romeo, Elliot Madore as Mercutio and Mikhail Petrenko as Frère Laurent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette page.
If you liked it. Fans of Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette worth watching?
- Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette?
- Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette stars Diana Damrau, Vittorio Grigolo, Elliot Madore, Mikhail Petrenko and Oren Gradus.
- When was Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette released?
- Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 210 minutes.