Romeo + Juliet
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Overview
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.
Director / Creator
Rajan Khosa
Writers
William Shakespeare, Craig Pearce, Baz Luhrmann
Top Cast
About Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Romeo + Juliet (1996) is a Drama and Romance film from United States and Mexico. the film was directed by Rajan Khosa from a screenplay by William Shakespeare and Craig Pearce. It runs 2 hours and was produced primarily in English.
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.
Cast and crew
The film stars Dino James, Ravi Kishan, Rajpal Yadav, and Mithun Chakraborty in supporting roles. Writing credits go to William Shakespeare, Craig Pearce, and Baz Luhrmann, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Romeo + Juliet holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on 259,451 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 74%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 60/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 30 nominations total. These numbers place Romeo + Juliet within the broader landscape of Drama and Romance cinema from 1996, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Romeo + Juliet is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Romeo + Juliet is worth knowing
If you enjoy Drama or Romance films, Romeo + Juliet offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1996 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from Dino James and Ravi Kishan are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Romeo + Juliet on your watchlist for later.
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