Romeo and Juliet (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1954, Romeo and Juliet is a drama and romance film directed by Renato Castellani, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. In Shakespeare's classic play, the Montagues and Capulets, two families of Renaissance Italy, have hated each other for years, but the son of one family and the daughter of the other fall desperately in love and secretly marry.
Who’s in it. Romeo and Juliet stars Laurence Harvey as Romeo, Susan Shentall as Juliet, Flora Robson as Nurse and Norman Wooland as Paris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Romeo and Juliet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romeo and Juliet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romeo and Juliet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romeo and Juliet (1954)?
- In US, Romeo and Juliet is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Romeo and Juliet worth watching?
- Romeo and Juliet holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
- Romeo and Juliet stars Laurence Harvey, Susan Shentall, Flora Robson, Norman Wooland and Mervyn Johns.
- When was Romeo and Juliet released?
- Romeo and Juliet was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.