Romeo + Juliet (1996)

Synopsis

Introduces two households in Verona whose ancient feud drives their children, Romeo and Juliet, to a doomed love that ends in their tragic deaths, ultimately reconciling their families.

Further Information

Scene by scene breakdown

Romeo + Juliet (1996)

1'50'40''

A pair of 'star-crossed lovers' from rival families in a violence-riven city must hide their blossoming romance. Baz Luhrmann's explosive update of the...

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Prologue

1'58''

Introduces two households in Verona whose ancient feud drives their children, Romeo and Juliet, to a doomed love that ends in their tragic d...

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 1 Scene 1

10'34''

This captures the servants' quarrel escalating into a public fight, the Prince's warning, and the introduction of Romeo's lovesick mela...

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 1 Scene 2

49''

Paris speaks to Capulet about marrying Juliet.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 1 Scene 3

2'42''

Lady Capulet and Nurse discuss Paris with Juliet.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 1 Scene 4 Part 1

1'25''

Romeo is reluctant to go to the Capulet feast; Mercutio teases him.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 1 Scene 4 Part 2

4'58''

Romeo is reluctant to go to the Capulet feast; Mercutio teases him.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 1 Scene 5

10'30''

Romeo meets Juliet; they fall in love at first sight.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 2 Scene 1

49''

Romeo hides near Capulet's orchard.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 2 Scene 2

8'51''

Romeo and Juliet confess love and plan marriage.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 2 Scene 3

4'31''

Romeo asks Friar Lawrence to marry them.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 2 Scene 4

3'47''

Mercutio teases Nurse; Romeo arranges wedding plans.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 2 Scene 5

2'03''

Nurse delays telling Juliet of Romeo's plans.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 2 Scene 6

1'30''

Romeo and Juliet marry in secret.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 3 Scene 1 Part 1

9'06''

Tybalt kills Mercutio; Romeo kills Tybalt.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 3 Scene 1 Part 2

4'24''

Tybalt kills Mercutio; Romeo kills Tybalt.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 3 Scene 2

23''

Juliet learns Romeo killed Tybalt; conflicted emotions.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 3 Scene 3

2'52''

Romeo hides with Friar Lawrence; fears banishment.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 3 Scene 4 Part 1

32''

Capulet arranges Juliet's marriage to Paris.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 3 Scene 4 Part 2

28''

Capulet arranges Juliet's marriage to Paris.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 3 Scene 5 Part 1

1'52''

Romeo leaves; Juliet argues with her parents.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 3 Scene 5 Part 2

7'25''

Romeo leaves; Juliet argues with her parents.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 4 Scene 1

2'44''

Juliet threatens suicide; Friar gives her sleeping potion.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 4 Scene 3

1'27''

Juliet drinks potion alone.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 5 Scene 1 Part 1

6'51''

Romeo buys poison and heads to her tomb.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 5 Scene 1 Part 2

1'27''

Romeo buys poison and heads to her tomb.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 5 Scene 2

9''

Friar John is unable to deliver message to Romeo.

Romeo + Juliet (1996) | Act 5 Scene 3

11'56''

Romeo kills Paris, takes poison; Juliet wakes and kills herself.

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