Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue.
Cast: Claire Danes, Leonardo DiCaprio
Crew: Baz Luhrmann (Director), Donald McAlpine (Director of Photography), Nellee Hooper (Music Director)
Rating: PG (Singapore), M (Australia)
Genres: Drama, Romance, Drama, Romance
Release Dates: 05 Dec 2026 (United States | Re-Release Version), 01 Nov 1996 (India | Wide Theatrical Release)
Did you know? Claire Danes wore a wig throughout the film and also had a special aquatic wig for her underwater scenes. Read More
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as Juliet
as Romeo
as Mercutio
as Tybalt
Direction
Director
Production
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Distribution
Distributor
Fathom Entertainment (United States)
Camera and Electrical
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Music
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Film Type:
Theatrical
Language:
English
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
Stereoscopy:
No
Movie Connection(s):
Referenced in: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Hindi)
Trivia:
Gang members kidnapped Key hair stylist Aldo Signoretti and held him for $300 ransom which director Baz Luhrmann paid.
When Leonardo DiCaprio does Romeo's speech at Juliet's bier, it moved Claire Danes to tears, nearly ruining the scene. The moment the director yelled "cut," Danes smacked DiCaprio on the arm and said, "Don't make me cry. I'm supposed to be comatose, here!"
Claire Danes wore a wig throughout the film and also had a special aquatic wig for her underwater scenes.
When Leonardo DiCaprio does Romeo's speech at Juliet's bier, it moved Claire Danes to tears, nearly ruining the scene. The moment the director yelled "cut," Danes smacked DiCaprio on the arm and said, "Don't make me cry. I'm supposed to be comatose, here!"
Claire Danes wore a wig throughout the film and also had a special aquatic wig for her underwater scenes.
