Romeo+Juliet (1996)

Romeo+Juliet
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $46,338,728Details
International Box Office $101,203,653Details
Worldwide Box Office $147,542,381
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$11,133,231 (24.0% of total gross)
Legs:4.16 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:31.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$14,500,000 (worldwide box office is 10.2 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,276 opening theaters/1,963 max. theaters, 7.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $112,877,035

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,034 $46,338,728
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,104 $101,203,653
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,323 $147,542,381

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 1st, 1996 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
International Releases: December 26th, 1996 (Wide) (Australia)
December 28th, 1996 (Wide) (South Korea)
February 13th, 1997 (Wide), released as William Shakespeare’s Romeo+Juliet (New Zealand)
February 12th, 2021 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: November 10th, 1996 by Fox Home Entertainment, released as Romeo and Juliet
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for scenes of contemporary violence and some sensuality
Running Time: 120 minutes
Franchise: The Red Curtain Trilogy
Comparisons: vs. Othello
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Gangs, Modern Adaptation, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romantic Drama, Romeo and Juliet Romance, First Love
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Bazmark
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 294 $8,362,236 Nov 29, 1996 31
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 293 $6,969,798 Nov 29, 1996 31
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 100 $9,026,448 Nov 8, 1996 10
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 69 $22,443,591 Nov 8, 1996 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,034 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,509 $112,877,035
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,569 $46,338,728
Top 1996 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 34 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Play Movies 26 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,670 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 955 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 301-400) 307 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 801-900) 821 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 201-300) 228 $46,338,728

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 1, 1996 1 $11,133,231   1,276 $8,725   $11,133,231 1
Nov 8, 1996 2 $9,026,448 -19% 1,950 $4,629   $23,538,658 2
Nov 15, 1996 5 $5,421,137 -40% 1,963 $2,762   $31,434,358 3
Nov 22, 1996 7 $3,195,515 -41% 1,808 $1,767   $35,816,436 4
Nov 29, 1996 9 $3,363,157 +5% 1,422 $2,365   $39,811,469 5
Dec 6, 1996 10 $1,313,651 -61% 1,292 $1,017   $41,668,083 6
Dec 13, 1996 13 $581,263 -56% 829 $701   $42,666,168 7
Dec 20, 1996 18 $292,343 -50% 472 $619   $43,215,364 8
Dec 27, 1996 21 $390,431 +34% 471 $829   $43,820,000 9
Jan 3, 1997 21 $604,009 +55% 662 $912   $44,798,596 10
Jan 10, 1997 26 $335,671 -44% 534 $629   $45,335,102 11
Jan 17, 1997 33 $265,265 -21% 360 $737   $45,740,042 12
Jan 24, 1997 34 $161,324 -39% 306 $527   $45,962,215 13
Jan 31, 1997 39 $125,057 -22% 218 $574   $46,145,198 14
Feb 7, 1997 43 $79,204 -37% 128 $619   $46,275,756 15
Feb 14, 1997 59 $39,503 -50% 75 $527   $46,338,728 16

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 1, 1996 2 $14,512,210   1,276 $11,373   $14,512,210 1
Nov 8, 1996 3 $11,501,011 -21% 1,950 $5,898   $26,013,221 2
Nov 15, 1996 5 $6,607,700 -43% 1,963 $3,366   $32,620,921 3
Nov 22, 1996 6 $3,827,391 -42% 1,808 $2,117   $36,448,312 4
Nov 29, 1996 9 $3,906,120 +2% 1,422 $2,747   $40,354,432 5
Dec 6, 1996 9 $1,730,473 -56% 1,292 $1,339   $42,084,905 6
Dec 13, 1996 12 $838,116 -52% 829 $1,011   $42,923,021 7
Dec 20, 1996 19 $506,548 -40% 472 $1,073   $43,429,569 8
Dec 27, 1996 23 $765,018 +51% 471 $1,624   $44,194,587 9
Jan 3, 1997 22 $804,844 +5% 662 $1,216   $44,999,431 10
Jan 10, 1997 26 $475,346 -41% 534 $890   $45,474,777 11
Jan 17, 1997 33 $326,114 -31% 360 $906   $45,800,891 12
Jan 24, 1997 36 $219,250 -33% 306 $717   $46,020,141 13
Jan 31, 1997 38 $176,411 -20% 218 $809   $46,196,552 14
Feb 7, 1997 42 $102,673 -42% 128 $802   $46,299,225 15

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 12/26/1996 $0 0 7 13 $9,086 11/13/2020
New Zealand 2/13/1997 $0 0 11 27 $3,104 5/22/2023
South Korea 12/28/1996 $0 0 57 104 $124,827 11/25/2020
United Kingdom 2/12/2021 $0000$0
 
Rest of World $101,066,636
 
International Total$101,203,653 5/22/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,104 $101,203,653
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) 744 $101,203,653
Top 1996 Movies at the International Box Office 15 $101,203,653
All Time International Box Office for Based on Play Movies 5 $101,203,653
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 788 $101,203,653
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 405 $101,203,653
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 101-200) 144 $101,203,653
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 401-500) 464 $101,203,653
All Time International Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 130 $101,203,653

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,323 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 925 $147,542,381
Top 1996 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 22 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Play Movies 7 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 995 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 528 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 101-200) 173 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 501-600) 579 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 152 $147,542,381

Leading Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio Romeo
Claire Danes Juliet

Supporting Cast

Brian Dennehy Ted Montague
John Leguizamo Tybalt
Pete Postlethwaite Father Laurence
Paul Sorvino Fulgencio Capulet
Diane Venora Gloria Capulet
Harold Perrineau Mercutio
Paul Rudd Dave Paris
Jesse Bradford Balthasar
Dash Mihok Benvolio
Vondie Curtis-Hall Captain Prince
M. Emmet Walsh Apothecary

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Baz Luhrmann Director
Craig Pearce Screenwriter
Baz Luhrmann Screenwriter
Gabriella Martinelli Producer
Baz Luhrmann Producer
Martin Brown Co-Producer
Donald M. McAlpine Cinematographer
Jill Bilcock Editor
Nellee Hooper Composer
Craig Armstrong Composer
Marius de Vries Composer
Catherine Martin Production Designer
Doug Hardwick Art Director
Catherine Doherty Set Designer
Brigitte Broch Set Decorator
Kym Barrett Costume Designer
Rob Young Sound Mixer
John O'Connell Choreography
Brent Woolsey Stunt Coordinator
Rebecca Marie Visual Effects Supervisor
Catherine Martin Associate Producer
Jill Bilcock Associate Producer
Miguel Gil Assistant Director
Martin Walters Assistant Director
Miguel Lima Martinez Assistant Director
David Rubin Casting Director

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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December 17th, 2010

The final installment of our Holiday Gift Guide is here. Part I dealt with first run releases, Part II dealt with box sets and TV on DVD releases, while Part III dealt with limited releases, foreign releases, and classics. This week we look at everything else, including a few that I missed before. This will be far less organized than previous installments, which is saying something. However, at this point, with just a week until Christmas, we are getting close to panic levels when it comes to shopping. More...

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November 2nd, 2010

It's a good week in terms of quality as the biggest hit and the best movie of the year hits the home market this week. However, it appears that release might have scared away the competition. Of course, that release is Toy Story 3, and the 4-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack, which is not only the Pick of the Week, it might be the Pick of the Year. More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: Baz Luhrmann Blu-ray Double-Feature

October 28th, 2010

Baz Luhrmann started in theater. He wrote many works, including Strictly Ballroom, which he later adapted into a movie. That film was the first in the "Red Curtain Trilogy", the other two were Romeo+Juliet and Moulin Rouge!, which recently came out on Blu-ray. The screeners arrived late, so without further ado... More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for October 19th, 2010

October 18th, 2010

There's a bit of a lull in activity on the home market this week, at least in terms of big sellers. The best selling release is Predators and while I recommend picking up the Blu-ray, the movie barely made $50 million at the box office, so I have realistic expectations regarding its sales potential. Meanwhile, the Pick of the Week is a classic from 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 35th Anniversary Blu-ray. More...


  1. Summary
  2. News
  3. Box Office
  4. International
  5. Video Sales
  6. Cast & Crew
  7. Trailer

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$11,133,231 (24.0% of total gross)
Legs:4.16 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:31.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$14,500,000 (worldwide box office is 10.2 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,276 opening theaters/1,963 max. theaters, 7.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $112,877,035

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,034 $46,338,728
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,104 $101,203,653
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,323 $147,542,381

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 1st, 1996 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
International Releases: December 26th, 1996 (Wide) (Australia)
December 28th, 1996 (Wide) (South Korea)
February 13th, 1997 (Wide), released as William Shakespeare’s Romeo+Juliet (New Zealand)
February 12th, 2021 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: November 10th, 1996 by Fox Home Entertainment, released as Romeo and Juliet
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for scenes of contemporary violence and some sensuality
Running Time: 120 minutes
Franchise: The Red Curtain Trilogy
Comparisons: vs. Othello
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Gangs, Modern Adaptation, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romantic Drama, Romeo and Juliet Romance, First Love
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Bazmark
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 294 $8,362,236 Nov 29, 1996 31
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 293 $6,969,798 Nov 29, 1996 31
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 100 $9,026,448 Nov 8, 1996 10
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 69 $22,443,591 Nov 8, 1996 10

Leading Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio Romeo
Claire Danes Juliet

Supporting Cast

Brian Dennehy Ted Montague
John Leguizamo Tybalt
Pete Postlethwaite Father Laurence
Paul Sorvino Fulgencio Capulet
Diane Venora Gloria Capulet
Harold Perrineau Mercutio
Paul Rudd Dave Paris
Jesse Bradford Balthasar
Dash Mihok Benvolio
Vondie Curtis-Hall Captain Prince
M. Emmet Walsh Apothecary

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Baz Luhrmann Director
Craig Pearce Screenwriter
Baz Luhrmann Screenwriter
Gabriella Martinelli Producer
Baz Luhrmann Producer
Martin Brown Co-Producer
Donald M. McAlpine Cinematographer
Jill Bilcock Editor
Nellee Hooper Composer
Craig Armstrong Composer
Marius de Vries Composer
Catherine Martin Production Designer
Doug Hardwick Art Director
Catherine Doherty Set Designer
Brigitte Broch Set Decorator
Kym Barrett Costume Designer
Rob Young Sound Mixer
John O'Connell Choreography
Brent Woolsey Stunt Coordinator
Rebecca Marie Visual Effects Supervisor
Catherine Martin Associate Producer
Jill Bilcock Associate Producer
Miguel Gil Assistant Director
Martin Walters Assistant Director
Miguel Lima Martinez Assistant Director
David Rubin Casting Director

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

2010 - Holiday Gift Guide - Part IV

December 17th, 2010

The final installment of our Holiday Gift Guide is here. Part I dealt with first run releases, Part II dealt with box sets and TV on DVD releases, while Part III dealt with limited releases, foreign releases, and classics. This week we look at everything else, including a few that I missed before. This will be far less organized than previous installments, which is saying something. However, at this point, with just a week until Christmas, we are getting close to panic levels when it comes to shopping. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for November 2nd, 2010

November 2nd, 2010

It's a good week in terms of quality as the biggest hit and the best movie of the year hits the home market this week. However, it appears that release might have scared away the competition. Of course, that release is Toy Story 3, and the 4-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack, which is not only the Pick of the Week, it might be the Pick of the Year. More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: Baz Luhrmann Blu-ray Double-Feature

October 28th, 2010

Baz Luhrmann started in theater. He wrote many works, including Strictly Ballroom, which he later adapted into a movie. That film was the first in the "Red Curtain Trilogy", the other two were Romeo+Juliet and Moulin Rouge!, which recently came out on Blu-ray. The screeners arrived late, so without further ado... More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for October 19th, 2010

October 18th, 2010

There's a bit of a lull in activity on the home market this week, at least in terms of big sellers. The best selling release is Predators and while I recommend picking up the Blu-ray, the movie barely made $50 million at the box office, so I have realistic expectations regarding its sales potential. Meanwhile, the Pick of the Week is a classic from 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 35th Anniversary Blu-ray. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,034 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,509 $112,877,035
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,569 $46,338,728
Top 1996 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 34 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Play Movies 26 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,670 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 955 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 301-400) 307 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 801-900) 821 $46,338,728
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 201-300) 228 $46,338,728

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 1, 1996 1 $11,133,231   1,276 $8,725   $11,133,231 1
Nov 8, 1996 2 $9,026,448 -19% 1,950 $4,629   $23,538,658 2
Nov 15, 1996 5 $5,421,137 -40% 1,963 $2,762   $31,434,358 3
Nov 22, 1996 7 $3,195,515 -41% 1,808 $1,767   $35,816,436 4
Nov 29, 1996 9 $3,363,157 +5% 1,422 $2,365   $39,811,469 5
Dec 6, 1996 10 $1,313,651 -61% 1,292 $1,017   $41,668,083 6
Dec 13, 1996 13 $581,263 -56% 829 $701   $42,666,168 7
Dec 20, 1996 18 $292,343 -50% 472 $619   $43,215,364 8
Dec 27, 1996 21 $390,431 +34% 471 $829   $43,820,000 9
Jan 3, 1997 21 $604,009 +55% 662 $912   $44,798,596 10
Jan 10, 1997 26 $335,671 -44% 534 $629   $45,335,102 11
Jan 17, 1997 33 $265,265 -21% 360 $737   $45,740,042 12
Jan 24, 1997 34 $161,324 -39% 306 $527   $45,962,215 13
Jan 31, 1997 39 $125,057 -22% 218 $574   $46,145,198 14
Feb 7, 1997 43 $79,204 -37% 128 $619   $46,275,756 15
Feb 14, 1997 59 $39,503 -50% 75 $527   $46,338,728 16

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 1, 1996 2 $14,512,210   1,276 $11,373   $14,512,210 1
Nov 8, 1996 3 $11,501,011 -21% 1,950 $5,898   $26,013,221 2
Nov 15, 1996 5 $6,607,700 -43% 1,963 $3,366   $32,620,921 3
Nov 22, 1996 6 $3,827,391 -42% 1,808 $2,117   $36,448,312 4
Nov 29, 1996 9 $3,906,120 +2% 1,422 $2,747   $40,354,432 5
Dec 6, 1996 9 $1,730,473 -56% 1,292 $1,339   $42,084,905 6
Dec 13, 1996 12 $838,116 -52% 829 $1,011   $42,923,021 7
Dec 20, 1996 19 $506,548 -40% 472 $1,073   $43,429,569 8
Dec 27, 1996 23 $765,018 +51% 471 $1,624   $44,194,587 9
Jan 3, 1997 22 $804,844 +5% 662 $1,216   $44,999,431 10
Jan 10, 1997 26 $475,346 -41% 534 $890   $45,474,777 11
Jan 17, 1997 33 $326,114 -31% 360 $906   $45,800,891 12
Jan 24, 1997 36 $219,250 -33% 306 $717   $46,020,141 13
Jan 31, 1997 38 $176,411 -20% 218 $809   $46,196,552 14
Feb 7, 1997 42 $102,673 -42% 128 $802   $46,299,225 15

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 12/26/1996 $0 0 7 13 $9,086 11/13/2020
New Zealand 2/13/1997 $0 0 11 27 $3,104 5/22/2023
South Korea 12/28/1996 $0 0 57 104 $124,827 11/25/2020
United Kingdom 2/12/2021 $0000$0
 
Rest of World $101,066,636
 
International Total$101,203,653 5/22/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,104 $101,203,653
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) 744 $101,203,653
Top 1996 Movies at the International Box Office 15 $101,203,653
All Time International Box Office for Based on Play Movies 5 $101,203,653
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 788 $101,203,653
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 405 $101,203,653
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 101-200) 144 $101,203,653
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 401-500) 464 $101,203,653
All Time International Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 130 $101,203,653

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,323 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 925 $147,542,381
Top 1996 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 22 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Play Movies 7 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 995 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 528 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 101-200) 173 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 501-600) 579 $147,542,381
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 152 $147,542,381