Romeo and Juliet (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1968, Romeo and Juliet is a drama and romance film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, running about 138 minutes. “No ordinary love story...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.
Who’s in it. Romeo and Juliet stars Leonard Whiting as Romeo, Olivia Hussey as Juliet, John McEnery as Mercutio and Michael York as Tybalt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Romeo and Juliet has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $38.9M 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 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 (1968)?
- In US, Romeo 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 Romeo and Juliet worth watching?
- Romeo and Juliet holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
- Romeo and Juliet stars Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Michael York and Milo O’Shea.
- When was Romeo and Juliet released?
- Romeo and Juliet was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.