Romeo + Juliet
My only love sprung from my only hate.
1996 • 120 min • Drama · Romance
Synopsis
In this 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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 68 Audience · 5431 · 100%
In this vibrant modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic, Romeo and Juliet from rival families fall deeply in love amidst a heated gang war in Verona Beach. Despite their families' feud, they secretly marry, leading to a tragic series of events. The original dialogue is kept in a contemporary setting.
- Violence & peril
- 7/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 5/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Frequent gun violence, though stylized
- Themes of suicide and tragic death
- Some passionate romantic encounters
What it models well
- Love conquering division
- The power of words
- Loyalty to friends and family
Talk about it after
- The consequences of hatred and revenge
- The meaning of destiny and fate
- The role of communication in relationships
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Top billed cast
Director: Baz Luhrmann • Crew: Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce
Trailers & clips
Why Leonardo DiCaprio was the perfect Romeo | A Life In Pictures | BAFTA
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.8/10 (5,431)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $14,500,000
- Box office
- $147,298,761
- IMDb
- tt0117509
- Official site
- www.romeoandjuliet.com
