Romeo + Juliet (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, Romeo + Juliet is a drama and romance film directed by Baz Luhrmann, running about 120 minutes. “My only love sprung from my only hate.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In director Baz Luhrmann's contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.
Who’s in it. Romeo + Juliet stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo, Claire Danes as Juliet, John Leguizamo as Tybalt and Dash Mihok as Benvolio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Romeo + Juliet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $147.3M 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 + Juliet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romeo + Juliet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romeo + Juliet (1996)?
- In US, Romeo + 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 Romeo + Juliet worth watching?
- Romeo + Juliet holds an audience score of 6.8 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 + Juliet?
- Romeo + Juliet stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Dash Mihok and Harold Perrineau.
- When was Romeo + Juliet released?
- Romeo + Juliet was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.