R♥️J
Synopsis
Told entirely through social media and smartphone screens, this bold adaptation of Romeo and Juliet reinvents the world’s most enduring love story with style and lyricism, with black and brown youth at the heart of it all.
Top Cast
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Camaron Engels
Romeo
Francesca Noel
Juliet
RJ Cyler
Benvolio
Siddiq Saunderson
Mercutio
Diego Tinoco
Tybalt
David Zayas
Fernando Capulet
Dakota Shapiro
Paris
Moe Irvin
Alcide Montague
María Gabriela de Faría
Nancy
Russell Hornsby
Captain Prince
DeShawn Cavanaugh
Abram
Denise Dorado
Lady Capulet
Jean Elie
Taz
Emilio Garcia-Sanchez
Sampson
Jaden Joyner
Young Romeo
Jacob Ming-Trent
Lawrence
Eric M. Myrick
Young Alcide
Matias Ponce
Young Fernando
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carey Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Carey Williams, Rickie Castaneda, Alexey Sobolev
- Original Score
- René G. Boscio
- Original Title
- R♥️J
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Interface Films, Bazelevs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carey Williams
William Shakespeare, Carey Williams, Rickie Castaneda, Alexey Sobolev
René G. Boscio
Diego Madrigal
Lam Nguyen
Oleg Petrov, Alex McCullough, Alexey Sobolev, Timur Bekmambetov, Igor Tsay
Department Leadership Roster
Desi Aguilar
Costume Design
Carey Williams
Director
Carey Williams
Writer
Rickie Castaneda
Writer
Alexey Sobolev
Writer
Alex McCullough
Producer
Alexey Sobolev
Producer
Timur Bekmambetov
Producer
Igor Tsay
Producer
Evelyn Ellias
Production Design
Diego Madrigal
Director of Photography
Lam Nguyen
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About R♥️J
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is R♥️J about?
Told entirely through social media and smartphone screens, this bold adaptation of Romeo and Juliet reinvents the world’s most enduring love story with style and lyricism, with black and brown youth at the heart of it all.
Who directed R♥️J?
R♥️J was directed by Carey Williams.
Who stars in R♥️J?
The principal cast of R♥️J includes Camaron Engels, Francesca Noel, RJ Cyler, Siddiq Saunderson, Diego Tinoco.
When was R♥️J released and how long is it?
R♥️J was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for R♥️J?
The original motion picture soundtrack for R♥️J was composed by René G. Boscio.