Movie

Romeo + Juliet

“My only love sprung from my only hate.”

★ 6.8(5,381)19962h 0m

Romeo + Juliet is streaming on Disney Plus in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Baz Luhrmann
Release date: 1996-11-01
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Box office: $147,298,761
Budget: $14,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Romeo + Juliet — trailer

About Romeo + Juliet

Romeo + Juliet is a 1996 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Baz Luhrmann, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes and Jesse Bradford. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 5,381 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Romeo + Juliet in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio

Romeo

Claire Danes

Juliet

Jesse Bradford

Balthasar

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Captain Prince

Brian Dennehy

Ted Montague

John Leguizamo

Tybalt

Miriam Margolyes

Nurse

Harold Perrineau

Mercutio

Christina Pickles

Caroline Montague

Pete Postlethwaite

Father Laurence

Paul Rudd

Dave Paris

Paul Sorvino

Fulgencio Capulet

Themes & keywords

suicidegang warforbidden lovebased on play or musicalmurdergun violencestar crossed loversteenage romancemasqueraderomeo & julietabsurdincredulousdisapprovingdubiousindifferent

Frequently asked questions

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

In New Zealand, you can stream Romeo + Juliet on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is Romeo + Juliet on Netflix?+

Romeo + Juliet is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is Romeo + Juliet?+

Romeo + Juliet has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Romeo + Juliet?+

Romeo + Juliet stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Jesse Bradford, Vondie Curtis-Hall and Brian Dennehy.

When did Romeo + Juliet come out?+

Romeo + Juliet is a 1996 movie directed by Baz Luhrmann.

What genre is Romeo + Juliet?+

Romeo + Juliet is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Romeo + Juliet?+

Romeo + Juliet was directed by Baz Luhrmann.