Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1591 and 1595. It tells the story of two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. The play has been adapted numerous times for stage, film, and television.

The most famous adaptation is the 1968 film adaptation, directed by Franco Zeffirelli and starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey. The film was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

A new adaptation of Romeo and Juliet is set to be released on DVD on September 16, 2014. The adaptation is directed by …