Popular versions of Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
"My only love sprung from my only hate; too early unknown and known too late."
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet was written in the mid 1500's and published and performed for the theater. The most famous and popular. It is the source where all modern retellings of the story are based on.
Romeo and Juliet
The most recognized film version of the story in its classic setting. Released in 1968 starring Leonard Whiting, and Olivia Hussey as Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo + Juliet
This version gives the story a modern setting and twist without abandoning the stories classic dialogue. Released in 1996 it has become one of pop cultures marks. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, and Claire Danes as Romeo and Juliet.
