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Romeo + Juliet

Directed by Baz Luhrmann · 1996 ·

Short answer

Is Romeo + Juliet worth watching?

Yes. Romeo + Juliet (1996) earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

68%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

74% Editorial Rating
68% Audience snapshot · excluded
60 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
6.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 0m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12 (UK) · M (Australia) · PG (Canada) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Claire Danes , Jesse Bradford , Vondie Curtis-Hall , Brian Dennehy , John Leguizamo , Miriam Margolyes , Harold Perrineau , Christina Pickles , Pete Postlethwaite
Streaming
Hulu, HBO Max
Country
Australia
Language
English

Also known as Romeo + Julieta de William Shakespeare Roméo + Juliette William Shakespeares Romeo + Julia Romeu + Julieta ロミオ+ジュリエット 로미오와 줄리엣 罗密欧与朱丽叶 羅密歐與茱麗葉

Where to watch

  • Hulu
  • HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

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Where to watch Romeo + Juliet by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia Disney+
Japan Disney+
Malaysia Disney+
South Korea Disney+
Thailand Disney+
Turkey Disney+
United Kingdom Disney+
United States Hulu, HBO Max

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (74/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (68%).
  • Celluloid Score 68% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Drama

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Romeo + Juliet worth watching?

Yes — Romeo + Juliet earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Drama, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

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

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Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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Romeo + Juliet: frequently asked questions

Is Romeo + Juliet worth watching?

Yes. Romeo + Juliet (1996) has a Celluloid Score of 68%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Romeo + Juliet?

In the United States, Romeo + Juliet streams on Hulu, HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia; Disney+ in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Romeo + Juliet?

Romeo + Juliet runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

What is Romeo + Juliet rated?

Romeo + Juliet is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12 in the UK, M in Australia, PG in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Romeo + Juliet?

Romeo + Juliet is directed by Baz Luhrmann and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Jesse Bradford, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Brian Dennehy.

What is the Metascore for Romeo + Juliet?

Metacritic's Metascore for Romeo + Juliet is 60 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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