Movie

Romeo and Juliet

“No ordinary love story...”

★ 7.4(736)19682h 18m

Romeo and Juliet is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Release date: 1968-04-02
Runtime: 2h 18m
Language: English
Box office: $38,901,218
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Romeo and Juliet — trailer

About Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is a 1968 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey and John McEnery. It has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 736 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Romeo and Juliet in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Leonard Whiting

Romeo

Olivia Hussey

Juliet

John McEnery

Mercutio

Michael York

Tybalt

Milo O'Shea

Friar Laurence

Pat Heywood

the Nurse

Robert Stephens

the Prince

Bruce Robinson

Benvolio

Paul Hardwick

Lord Capulet

Natasha Parry

Lady Capulet

Antonio Pierfederici

Lord Montague

Esmeralda Ruspoli

Lady Montague

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Romeo and Juliet in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Romeo and Juliet is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Romeo and Juliet on Netflix?+

Romeo and Juliet is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Romeo and Juliet?+

Romeo and Juliet has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?+

Romeo and Juliet stars Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Michael York and Milo O'Shea.

When did Romeo and Juliet come out?+

Romeo and Juliet is a 1968 movie directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

What genre is Romeo and Juliet?+

Romeo and Juliet is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Romeo and Juliet?+

Romeo and Juliet was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.