Romeo Must Die (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2000, Romeo Must Die is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, running about 115 minutes. “In the city ruled by criminals, two families have forgotten their fear. He will make them remember.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead … or worse!
Who’s in it. Romeo Must Die stars Jet Li as Han Sing, Aaliyah as Trish O'Day, Isaiah Washington as Mac and Russell Wong as Kai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Romeo Must Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $91M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romeo Must Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romeo Must Die tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romeo Must Die (2000)?
- In US, Romeo Must Die is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Romeo Must Die worth watching?
- Romeo Must Die holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Romeo Must Die?
- Romeo Must Die stars Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington, Russell Wong and DMX.
- When was Romeo Must Die released?
- Romeo Must Die was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.