In Verona, bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families leads to much bitterness. Despite the hostility, Romeo Montague manages an invitation to a masked ball at the estate of the Capulets and meets Juliet, their daughter. The two are instantly smitten but dismayed to learn that their families are enemies. Romeo and Juliet figure out a way to pursue their romance, but Romeo is banished for his part in the slaying of Juliet's cousin, Tybalt.

Hailee Steinfeld
as Juliet Capulet

Douglas Booth
as Romeo Montague

Tomas Arana
as Lord Montague

Christian Cooke
as Mercutio

Damian Lewis
as Lord Capulet

Natascha McElhone
as Lady Capulet

Lesley Manville
as The Nurse

Laura Morante
as Lady Montague

Kodi Smit-McPhee
as Benvolio

Ed Westwick
as Tybalt
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Everyone knows how Romeo and Juliet ends, but after this version of the story, there really is no way of knowing how it will begin. The narration starts with the famous “Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civi...