: John Leguizamo (Tybalt), Harold Perrineau (Mercutio), Paul Sorvino (Fulgencio Capulet), and Paul Rudd (Dave Paris).
(1996) is a stylized, modernized retelling of the classic tragedy directed by Baz Luhrmann . Set in the fictional, high-energy world of Verona Beach , the film reimagines the feuding families as rival business and crime empires. While the visual setting is late-20th-century urban chaos—complete with Hawaiian shirts, muscle cars, and "Sword" brand handguns—the film famously retains the original Shakespearean dialogue . Key Details Romeu e Julieta Drama, Romance 1996 2h 00m 6.7
: Leonardo DiCaprio (Romeo) and Claire Danes (Juliet). : John Leguizamo (Tybalt), Harold Perrineau (Mercutio), Paul
: Released November 1, 1996; it was a box office success, grossing over $147 million . It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction. Narrative Summary Romeo + Juliet movie review & film summary - Roger Ebert It received an Academy Award nomination for Best
: Known for its "MTV-style" editing, frenetic camera work, and vibrant color palettes .