Everyone knows how Romeo and Juliet ends, but after this version of the story, there really is no way of knowing how it will begin. The narration starts with the famous “Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.” But then, totally out of the blue, the narrator adds: “And so the prince has called…
The most dangerous love story ever told.
In Verona, bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families leads to much bitterness. Despite the hostility, Romeo Montague manages an invitation to a masked ball at the estate of the Capulets and meets Juliet, their daughter. The two are instantly smitten but dismayed to learn that their families are enemies. Romeo and Juliet figure out a way to pursue their romance, but Romeo is banished for his part in the slaying of Juliet's cousin, Tybalt.
Top Cast
Hailee Steinfeld
Juliet Capulet
Douglas Booth
Romeo Montague
Tomas Arana
Lord Montague
Christian Cooke
Mercutio
Damian Lewis
Lord Capulet
Natascha McElhone
Lady Capulet
Lesley Manville
The Nurse
Laura Morante
Lady Montague
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Benvolio
Ed Westwick
Tybalt
Tom Wisdom
Count Paris
Leon Vitali
Apothecary
Stellan Skarsgård
Prince of Verona
Paul Giamatti
Friar Laurence
Anton Alexander
Abraham (House of Montague)
Clive Riche
Peter
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What is Romeo & Juliet about?
In Verona, bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families leads to much bitterness. Despite the hostility, Romeo Montague manages an invitation to a masked ball at the estate of the Capulets and meets Juliet, their daughter. The two are instantly smitten but dismayed to…
When was Romeo & Juliet released?
Romeo & Juliet was released in 2013.
What genres does Romeo & Juliet belong to?
Romeo & Juliet is categorised as Romance, Drama.
Who stars in Romeo & Juliet?
The cast of Romeo & Juliet includes Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Tomas Arana, Christian Cooke, Damian Lewis.