Romeo and Juliet (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1955, Romeo and Juliet is a comedy, romance and drama film directed by Harold Clayton, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Premiering on BBC as a part of their Sunday-Night Theatre program, this 1955 adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play closely follows the original text. 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 Virginia McKenna as Juliet Capulet, Tony Britton as Romeo Montague, Flora Robson as Nurse and Laurence Payne as Mercutio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Romeo and Juliet 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 Romeo and Juliet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romeo and Juliet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romeo and Juliet (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Romeo and Juliet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Romeo and Juliet worth watching?
- Romeo and Juliet holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
- Romeo and Juliet stars Virginia McKenna, Tony Britton, Flora Robson, Laurence Payne and Richard Wordsworth.
- When was Romeo and Juliet released?
- Romeo and Juliet was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.