Romeo + Juliet
“My only love sprung from my only hate.”
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.
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Top Cast
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Romeo
Claire Danes
Juliet
Jesse Bradford
Balthasar
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Captain Prince
Brian Dennehy
Ted Montague
John Leguizamo
Tybalt
Miriam Margolyes
Nurse
Harold Perrineau
Mercutio
Christina Pickles
Caroline Montague
Pete Postlethwaite
Father Laurence
Paul Rudd
Dave Paris
Paul Sorvino
Fulgencio Capulet
Diane Venora
Gloria Capulet
M. Emmet Walsh
Apothecary
Edwina Moore
Anchorwoman
Zak Orth
Gregory
Jamie Kennedy
Sampson
Dash Mihok
Benvolio
Release History & Theatrical Window
tARTuff Tartu Love Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$147.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.16x
+$132.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Baz Luhrmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce
- Original Score
- Nellee Hooper, Craig Armstrong, Marius de Vries
- Original Title
- Romeo + Juliet
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $14.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $147.3M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Bazmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Baz Luhrmann
Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce, William Shakespeare
Nellee Hooper, Craig Armstrong, Marius de Vries
Donald McAlpine
Jill Bilcock
Baz Luhrmann, Gabriella Martinelli
Department Leadership Roster
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Baz Luhrmann
Screenplay
Craig Pearce
Screenplay
Baz Luhrmann
Director
Baz Luhrmann
Producer
Gabriella Martinelli
Producer
Kym Barrett
Costume Design
Nellee Hooper
Original Music Composer
Catherine Martin
Production Design
Jill Bilcock
Editor
Craig Armstrong
Original Music Composer
Brent Woolsey
Stunt Coordinator
Rebecca Marie
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marius de Vries
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Romeo + Juliet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Romeo + Juliet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 was directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Who stars in Romeo + Juliet?
The principal cast of Romeo + Juliet includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Jesse Bradford, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Brian Dennehy.
When was Romeo + Juliet released and how long is it?
Romeo + Juliet was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Romeo + Juliet?
Romeo + Juliet had a reported production budget of $14.5M and grossed $147.3M at the worldwide box office (10.16 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Romeo + Juliet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Romeo + Juliet was composed by Nellee Hooper, Craig Armstrong, Marius de Vries.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Romeo + Juliet?
Romeo + Juliet holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).