Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- romantic
- wistful
- foreboding
- classic romance night
- period drama viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found this adaptation visually respectable but lacking the passion and energy needed to animate Shakespeare's classic romance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love despite an ancient feud between their families.
The Montague-Capulet feud shapes the behavior of the young men and threatens both families' children.
The Verona setting, period costumes, jousting material, and melodramatic love story emphasize theatrical romantic grandeur.
Romeo and Juliet's relationship conflicts with the Prince's edict, parental control, and family allegiance.
Films like Romeo & Juliet, and why
West Side Story
tragic young romance shaped by family conflict and heightened melodrama
The New World
classic star-crossed lovers, ornate period setting, and fatal romantic intensity
Atonement
literary adaptation centered on doomed teenage passion and social opposition
Movie Details
- Director
- Carlo Carlei
- Release Date
- 2013-09-12
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (591)
Cast
- Hailee Steinfeld
- Douglas Booth
- Tomas Arana
- Christian Cooke
- Damian Lewis
- Natascha McElhone
- Lesley Manville
- Laura Morante
- Kodi Smit-McPhee
- Ed Westwick
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dove Amazon Channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , Cineverse Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Romeo & Juliet about?
- In feuding medieval Verona, Romeo and Juliet pursue a radiant but perilous love that cannot survive their families' ancient hatred.
- What is Romeo & Juliet like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Romeo & Juliet as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Romeo & Juliet violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Romeo & Juliet as moderate.
- What did critics think of Romeo & Juliet?
- Critics generally found this adaptation visually respectable but lacking the passion and energy needed to animate Shakespeare's classic romance.
- Which films are like Romeo & Juliet?
- Films with a similar feel include West Side Story, The New World, and Atonement.
- How long is Romeo & Juliet?
- Romeo & Juliet runs 118 minutes.
- Where can I watch Romeo & Juliet?
- In United States, Romeo & Juliet streams on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dove Amazon Channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , Cineverse Amazon Channel.
