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6.2 / 10(9 votes)IMDb20211h 30mUnited Kingdom

National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet

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Synopsis

An adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy set in modern-day Italy where two young lovers strive to transcend a violent world where Catholic and secular values clash.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Official Trailer: Romeo & Juliet with Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley | April 2021Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-11

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Simon Godwin
Screenplay & Story
Emily Burns, William Shakespeare
Original Score
Michael Bruce
Original Title
National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Cuba Pictures, Sabel Productions, National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Simon Godwin

Screenplay & Story

Emily Burns, William Shakespeare

Original Score & Music

Michael Bruce

Director of Photography

Tim Sidell

Film Editing

Nick Emerson

Producers

David Sabel

Department Leadership Roster

Nick Emerson

Nick Emerson

Editor

Soutra Gilmour

Soutra Gilmour

Costume Design

Kate Waters

Kate Waters

Stunt Coordinator

Tim Sidell

Director of Photography

Simon Godwin

Director

David Sabel

Producer

Michael Bruce

Michael Bruce

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet about?

An adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy set in modern-day Italy where two young lovers strive to transcend a violent world where Catholic and secular values clash.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet?

National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet was directed by Simon Godwin.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet includes Josh O'Connor, Jessie Buckley, Tamsin Greig, Lucian Msamati, Shubham Saraf.

When was National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet?

The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet was composed by Michael Bruce.

What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet?

National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).