# Romeo + Juliet (1996) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/romeo-juliet-1996/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 68% |
| Editorial Rating | 74/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 68% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 60/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Director | Baz Luhrmann |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 120 min |

## Quick answer

Romeo + Juliet (1996) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Luhrmann’s MTV-Shakespeare blast — DiCaprio and Claire Danes make Verona Beach a neon teen tragedy. Metascore 60/100. Directed by Baz Luhrmann.

## Celluloid verdict

Luhrmann’s MTV-Shakespeare blast — DiCaprio and Claire Danes make Verona Beach a neon teen tragedy.

## 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.

## Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Jesse Bradford, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Brian Dennehy, John Leguizamo, Miriam Margolyes, Harold Perrineau, Christina Pickles, Pete Postlethwaite

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: Disney+
Indonesia: Disney+
Turkey: Disney+
South Korea: Disney+
Japan: Disney+
Malaysia: Disney+
Thailand: Disney+

## Common questions

**Is Romeo + Juliet worth watching?**
Romeo + Juliet holds a 68% Celluloid Score. Luhrmann’s MTV-Shakespeare blast — DiCaprio and Claire Danes make Verona Beach a neon teen tragedy.

**What is Romeo + Juliet about?**
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.

**Who directed Romeo + Juliet?**
Romeo + Juliet (1996) was directed by Baz Luhrmann.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Romeo + Juliet?**
68% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (74/100), Metascore (60/100), Letterboxd (3.5/5), and IMDb (6.7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Romeo + Juliet?**
Romeo + Juliet is on Disney+ in the United Kingdom; on Disney+ in Indonesia; on Disney+ in Turkey; on Disney+ in South Korea; on Disney+ in Japan; on Disney+ in Malaysia; on Disney+ in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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