

National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet
“Did my heart love till now?”
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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Official Trailer: Romeo & Juliet with Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley | April 2021Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-11
Top Cast
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- 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
Simon Godwin
Emily Burns, William Shakespeare
Michael Bruce
Tim Sidell
Nick Emerson
David Sabel
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Emerson
Editor
Soutra Gilmour
Costume Design
Kate Waters
Stunt Coordinator
Tim Sidell
Director of Photography
Simon Godwin
Director
David Sabel
Producer
Michael Bruce
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
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.).




















