Romanoff and Juliet (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1961, Romanoff and Juliet is a comedy film directed by Peter Ustinov, running about 103 minutes. “The Romantic Dither of the Decade!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Political satire has Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet story updated for the cold war era, with the children of the US and Russian ambassadors falling in love.
Who’s in it. Romanoff and Juliet stars Peter Ustinov as The General, Sandra Dee as Juliet Moulsworth, John Gavin as Igor Romanoff and Akim Tamiroff as Vadim Romanoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Romanoff and Juliet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Romanoff and Juliet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romanoff and Juliet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romanoff and Juliet (1961)?
- In US, Romanoff and Juliet 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 Romanoff and Juliet worth watching?
- Romanoff and Juliet holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Romanoff and Juliet?
- Romanoff and Juliet stars Peter Ustinov, Sandra Dee, John Gavin, Akim Tamiroff and Alix Talton.
- When was Romanoff and Juliet released?
- Romanoff and Juliet was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.