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1996 · 2h · Drama · Romance
TMDB 6.8/10 (5,408 votes)
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.
Directed by Baz Luhrmann
Box office $147M worldwide
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Cast & crew
Baz LuhrmannDirector
Leonardo DiCaprioas Romeo
Claire Danesas Juliet
Jesse Bradfordas Balthasar
Vondie Curtis-Hallas Captain Prince
Brian Dennehyas Ted Montague
John Leguizamoas Tybalt
Miriam Margolyesas Nurse
Harold Perrineauas Mercutio
Christina Picklesas Caroline Montague
Pete Postlethwaiteas Father Laurence
Paul Ruddas Dave Paris
Paul Sorvinoas Fulgencio Capulet
Diane Venoraas Gloria Capulet
M. Emmet Walshas ApothecaryCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.