Romeo and Juliet(1936)
The classic love story by William Shakespeare.
Romeo and Juliet Synopsis
Young love is poisoned by a generations long feud between two noble families.
Romeo and Juliet (1936) is a drama and romance film directed by George Cukor, released on September 3, 1936 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Norma Shearer, Leslie Howard, John Barrymore and Edna May Oliver. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- George Cukor
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, Talbot Jennings
- Producers:
- Irving Thalberg
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Daniels
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Romeo and Juliet (1936) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Romeo and Juliet before you stream it.
Romeo and Juliet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Norma Shearer
as Juliet
Leslie Howard
as Romeo
John Barrymore
as Mercutio
Edna May Oliver
as Juliet's Nurse
Basil Rathbone
as Tybalt
C. Aubrey Smith
as Lord Capulet
Andy Devine
as Peter
Conway Tearle
as Escalus
Reginald Denny
as Benvolio
Ian Wolfe
as Apothecary
Ralph Forbes
as Paris
Henry Kolker
as Friar Laurence
Key crew
Directed by George Cukor, written by William Shakespeare and Talbot Jennings, produced by Irving Thalberg.
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Romeo and Juliet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 40 ratings.
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Romeo and Juliet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Romeo and Juliet online?
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Romeo and Juliet (1936) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
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The main cast of Romeo and Juliet (1936) includes Norma Shearer, Leslie Howard, John Barrymore, Edna May Oliver and Basil Rathbone. The film was directed by George Cukor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Romeo and Juliet released?
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Romeo and Juliet was released on September 3, 1936 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Romeo and Juliet worth watching?
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Romeo and Juliet (1936) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Romeo and Juliet?
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Yes. The official Romeo and Juliet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.