# Romeo + Juliet (1996) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/romeo-juliet-1996/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 68% |
| Critic Score | 74% |
| Audience Score | 68% |
| Metascore | 60/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Director | Baz Luhrmann |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 120 min |

## Quick answer

Romeo + Juliet (1996) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Luhrmann’s MTV-Shakespeare blast — DiCaprio and Claire Danes make Verona Beach a neon teen tragedy. Metascore 60/100. Directed by Baz Luhrmann.

## Critics consensus

Luhrmann’s MTV-Shakespeare blast — DiCaprio and Claire Danes make Verona Beach a neon teen tragedy.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Jesse Bradford, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Brian Dennehy, John Leguizamo, Miriam Margolyes, Harold Perrineau, Christina Pickles, Pete Postlethwaite

## Common questions

**Is Romeo + Juliet worth watching?**
Romeo + Juliet holds a 68% Celluloid Score. Luhrmann’s MTV-Shakespeare blast — DiCaprio and Claire Danes make Verona Beach a neon teen tragedy.

**What is Romeo + Juliet about?**
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.

**Who directed Romeo + Juliet?**
Romeo + Juliet (1996) was directed by Baz Luhrmann.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Romeo + Juliet?**
68% — the average of five public sources: critics 74%, audience 68%, Metascore 60/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 6.7/10.

**Where can I watch Romeo + Juliet?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Romeo + Juliet page for current options.

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