Romeo & Juliet

Overview

This stylized film of Shakespeare’s masterpiece from the National Theatre celebrates the theatrical imagination. In this contemporary retelling, a company of actors in a shuttered theater bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence and hate. Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley star as Shakespeare’s immortal star-crossed lovers.

Guest Stars

Josh O'Connor

Romeo

Jessie Buckley

Juliet

Fisayo Akinade

Mercutio

Shubham Saraf

Benvolio

Deborah Findlay

Nurse

David Judge

Tybalt

Alex Mugnaioni

Paris