The classic story of Romeo and Juliet, set in a modern-day city of Verona Beach. The Montagues and Capulets are two feuding families, whose children meet and fall in love. They have to hide their love from the world because they know that their parents will not allow them to be together. There are obstacles on the way, like Juliet’s cousin, Tybalt, and Romeo’s friend Mercutio, and many fights. But although it is set in modern times, it is still the same timeless story of the “star crossed lovers”.
Baz Luhrmann
Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau
31 Oct 1996 (USA)
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 14 wins & 26 nominations.tt0117509 , Shakespeare Adaptation, Star Crossed Lovers, Teenage Romance, Masquerade, Shakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet, Gangster Grip