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Romeo and Juliet

1968 · Movie · PG · 138 min

★ 7.4(765)unSUB Rating

DramaRomance

In a city divided by a bitter family feud, two teenagers fall in love and try to build a life together in secret. Their rush of passion collides with pride, jealousy, and escalating street violence, putting them and those around them in danger.

Based on Romeo and Juliet

Also known as Romeo & Juliet

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Details
Years
1968
Release date
1968-04-02
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
138 min
TMDB rating (input)
7.4/10 (765 votes)
Box office
$38,900,000
Budget
$850,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic, faithful-feeling Shakespeare romance with vivid period atmosphere, strong emotion, and moments of humor amid tension; Not for you if you dislike poetic dialogue or slow-burn tragedy like On Golden Pond.

Pros: lush locations and costumes; moving young leads; memorable music and mood | Cons: theatrical dialogue delivery; uneven supporting performances; long, demands attention

Themes

  • secret love
  • new love
  • love of one's life
  • female lover
  • forbidden love
  • lovers
  • based on play or musical
  • tragedy
  • crush
  • romeo & juliet

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1969
  • Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1969
  • David di Donatello — Best Director · 1969
  • Nastro d'Argento — the director of the best film · 1969
  • National Board of Review Award — Best Director · 1968
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  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1969 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1969 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1969 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1969 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli