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Nov 1, 1996 · Baz Luhrmann's film updates Shakespeare's play to a hip and violent suburb of Verona, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes as the star-crossed lovers. The film features a contemporary soundtrack, colorful costumes, and a TV anchor as the Chorus.
- (246K)
- Drama, Romance
- Baz Luhrmann
- 1996-11-01
William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (often shortened to Romeo + Juliet) is a 1996 romantic crime film directed, produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. It is a modernized adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name, albeit still utilizing Shakespearean English.
A classic adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, directed by Franco Zeffirelli and starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey as the star-crossed lovers. The film won two Oscars and features stunning visuals, music and performances.
- (35K)
- Drama, Romance
- Franco Zeffirelli
- 1968-10-08
The Comedy of Romeo and Juliet (2021); filmed version of a stage performance, available for free on YouTube, recorded in July 2021 and released digitally December 7th, 2021, adapted and directed by Anthony Tresca.
William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet. Baz Luhrmann's dazzling and unconventional adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic love story is spellbinding. Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes portray Romeo and Juliet, the youthful star-crossed lovers of the past.
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Nov 1, 1996 · William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet. Rating: PG-13. Runtime: 2h 0min. Release Date: November 1, 1996. Genre: Drama, Romance. Baz Luhrmann's dazzling and unconventional adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic love story is spellbinding. Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes portray Romeo and Juliet, the youthful star-crossed lovers of the past.