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Where to watch Romeo + Juliet (1996) tonight

Romeo + Juliet (1996) runs 2 h, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.8 from 5,504 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance
Released
November 1, 1996
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 from 5,504 votes
Director
Baz Luhrmann
Starring
Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Jesse Bradford, Vondie Curtis-Hall
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Hulu (subscription), Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription).

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How long is Romeo + Juliet?
Romeo + Juliet is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Romeo + Juliet rated?
Romeo + Juliet is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Romeo + Juliet a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Romeo + Juliet?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Hulu (subscription), Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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