Romeo and Juliet
“No ordinary love story...”
Synopsis
Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ROMEO AND JULIET (1968) - OFICIAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-02
Top Cast
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Leonard Whiting
Romeo
Olivia Hussey
Juliet
John McEnery
Mercutio
Michael York
Tybalt
Milo O'Shea
Friar Laurence
Pat Heywood
the Nurse
Robert Stephens
the Prince
Bruce Robinson
Benvolio
Paul Hardwick
Lord Capulet
Natasha Parry
Lady Capulet
Antonio Pierfederici
Lord Montague
Esmeralda Ruspoli
Lady Montague
Roberto Bisacco
Lord Paris
Roy Holder
Peter
Keith Skinner
Balthazar
Dyson Lovell
Sampson
Richard Warwick
Gregory
Roberto Antonelli
Abraham
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Franco Brusati, Masolino D'Amico, Franco Zeffirelli
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- Romeo and Juliet
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Worldwide Gross
- $38.9M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, DDL Cinematografica, B.H.E. Productions, Verona Produzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli
Franco Brusati, Masolino D'Amico, Franco Zeffirelli, William Shakespeare
Nino Rota
Pasqualino De Santis
Reginald Mills
Anthony Havelock-Allan, John Brabourne
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Franco Brusati
Screenplay
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Producer
Pasqualino De Santis
Director of Photography
Reginald Mills
Editor
Masolino D'Amico
Screenplay
Franco Zeffirelli
Screenplay
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
John Brabourne
Producer
Lorenzo Mongiardino
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Romeo and Juliet.
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Criterion Collection
The Complete Criterion Collection. The Criterion Collection is a video distribution company that sells 'important classic and contemporary films' in editions that offer the highest technical quality. This list contains only the featured films released on DVD, BluRay and 4K Criterion releases — no supplements are included. Organized by spine number with the newest releases first. CC标准收藏完整收录版： 收录标准收藏（Criterion Collection）发行的重要经典及当代电影。仅包含正片（涵盖 DVD、蓝光及 4K 版本），已排除花絮补充内容。按 CC 发行编号倒序排列（最新发行在前）。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#214] Mangrove (2020) • [#215] Lovers Rock (2020) • [#216] Red, White and Blue (2020) • [#217] Alex Wheatle (2020) • [#486] Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day (1972) • [#647] Dekalog (1989) • [#944] World on a Wire (1973) • [#1187] Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) • [#1338] Fanny and Alexander (1984) • [#1341] Tanner '88 (1988) • [#1371] Scenes from a Marriage (1973) *注：以下影片因 TMDB 尚未收录，暂不在此片单中展示：* • [#531] First (2012) • [#1699] Ulysse (1983) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-11 07:39:08 UTC+8)*
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Frequently Asked Questions About Romeo and Juliet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Romeo and Juliet about?
Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.
Who directed Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
The principal cast of Romeo and Juliet includes Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Michael York, Milo O'Shea.
When was Romeo and Juliet released and how long is it?
Romeo and Juliet was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
How much did Romeo and Juliet make at the box office?
Romeo and Juliet grossed $38.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Romeo and Juliet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Romeo and Juliet was composed by Nino Rota.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).