Romeo & Juliet
Best Adaptations Of Shakespeare’s Most Beloved Story
Movies
You know the story well of two star-crossed lovers who fall for each other against all odds. But if you want to enjoy the tale on the big screen (and with different interpretations) try these Romeo & Juliet Movies out!
Starring Hailee Steinfeld & Douglas Booth
If you watch to watch the authentic story:
Romeo and Juliet
(2013)
If you want a modern retelling:
William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet
(1996)
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Claire Danes
If you want a musical version of the tale, West Side Story (1961), starring Natalie Wood & Rita Moreno, or West Side Story (2022), starring Rachel Zegler... and Rita Moreno
If you want a so-called ‘origin’ story:
Shakespeare In Love
Starring Gwyneth Paltrow & Joseph Fiennes
(1998)
If you want a version to watch with your kids:
Gnomeo & Juliet
Starring Emily Blunt & James McAvoy
(2011)
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