Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet

Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet

Directed by Benjamin Caron, Rob Ashford, Kenneth Branagh

2016160 min8.0 / 10

A theatrical staging of Shakespeare's tragic love story that centers on the passionate connection between two young lovers doomed by family hatred and fate.

Live theatre presentation of Shakespeare's classic play about two teenagers from warring families whose love affair ends in tragedy.

Questions people ask

  • Is Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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