Romeo and Juliet

About Romeo and Juliet

Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.

Romeo and Juliet (1968) is a romance film directed by Franco Zeffirelli. The film is filed under tragedy, forbidden love, new love, and love of one's life.

Leonard Whiting appears as Romeo, Olivia Hussey as Juliet, John McEnery as Mercutio, and Michael York as Tybalt. Released in April 1968, it runs 138 minutes.

The screenplay is by Franco Brusati and Franco Zeffirelli. The film began as a stage production.

Hancock, Romeo + Juliet, and My Best Friend's Wedding make useful companions to Romeo and Juliet, all filed under lovers. TMDB voters put it at 7.4 out of 10 across 761 votes and it carries a PG rating.