A Guide to Every ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Adaptation & Where to Watch Them All

Fleurine Tideman November 8, 2025, 6:00 pm

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Douglas Booth and Hailee Steinfeld, Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, Natalie Wood, Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting in 'Romeo and Juliet' adaptations — Relativity Media / 20th Century Fox Film Corp. / Everett Collection

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We all know Romeo and Juliet to some extent, aka Shakespeare’s ultimate tale of forbidden love, star-crossed swoons, and tragic heartbreak. Over the decades, filmmakers and storytellers have brought this story to life in ways big, small, musical, animated, and sometimes… totally wild. From classic Hollywood glamour to gang wars in 1950s New York, zombies, garden gnomes, and even pizza-fueled Italian rom-coms, there’s a version for every taste.

We’ve rounded up all the notable adaptations, from Leonardo DiCaprio‘s iconic modern Romeo to Hailee Steinfeld‘s red-cheeked Juliet.

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