Romeo, Juliet and Darkness (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1960, Romeo, Juliet and Darkness is a drama and war film directed by Jiří Weiss, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Pavel, a young student living in Prague in 1942, hides a Jewish girl in his apartment building's attic. Amidst the brutality of the occupying German army, love blossoms between the two. He is her only link to the outside world. Then the two are discovered by Pavel's mother, who forces the residents of the apartment building to decide whether Hana can remain.
Who’s in it. Romeo, Juliet and Darkness stars Ivan Mistrík as Pavel, Daniela Smutná as Hanka, Jiřina Šejbalová as Pavel's Mother and František Smolík as Grandfather, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Romeo, Juliet and Darkness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romeo, Juliet and Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romeo, Juliet and Darkness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romeo, Juliet and Darkness (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Romeo, Juliet and Darkness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Romeo, Juliet and Darkness worth watching?
- Romeo, Juliet and Darkness holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Romeo, Juliet and Darkness?
- Romeo, Juliet and Darkness stars Ivan Mistrík, Daniela Smutná, Jiřina Šejbalová, František Smolík and Blanka Bohdanová.
- When was Romeo, Juliet and Darkness released?
- Romeo, Juliet and Darkness was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.