| Release Date | 01 November 1996 |
| Budget | $14,000,000 |
| US Box Office | $46,000,000 |
| Other Names | Romeo and Juliet |
| Tagline | Two households both alike in dignity, In fair Verona where we lay our scene. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes, A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life. |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Romance |
| Country | USA |
| Filming Locations | Alameda, California, USA |
| Language | English |
| Sound Mix | DTS, Dolby Digital, SDDS |
| Color | Color |
| Film Type | Feature |
| Film Class | Tragedy, Romantic Drama |
| Mood | High on Emotion |
| Themes | First Love, Star-Crossed Lovers, Feuds, Death in the Family, Forbidden Love, Sexual Awakening, Street Gangs |
| Tones | Stylized, Lavish, Poignant, Quirky, Cathartic, Passionate |
| Tags | Family Disapproval, Family Feud, Gangster, Love, Romance, Star Crossed Lovers, Tragic Love |
William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet is a 1996 film adaptation of William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy of the same name. It was directed by Australian Baz Luhrmann and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in the eponymous roles.