Romeo è Giulietta

Year: 2024 (February)

Genre:
Comedy / Drama / Romance

Director:
Giovanni Veronesi

Stars:
Sergio Castellitto, Pilar Fogliati, Geppi Cucciari, Maurizio Lombardi, Serena De Ferrari, Domenico Diele, Margherita Buy, Alessandro Haber. ...

Storyline:
She wasn’t cast as Juliet… So she became Romeo.

Vittoria, a passionate young actress, auditions for the role of Juliet in a prestigious Roman production directed by Federico, a once-iconic director now clinging to past glory. When he rudely rejects her, dismissing her talent, Vittoria decides to get even—and prove herself on her own terms.

She returns to the audition room in disguise as a young male actor, and to Federico’s surprise, lands the role of Romeo. What follows is a hilarious, heartfelt journey through rehearsals, mistaken identities, and budding emotions, where art imitates life and gender roles, expectations, and egos are turned upside down.

With Rome as the backdrop, and Romeo and Juliet as the emotional core, the film playfully reimagines Shakespeare’s classic themes of identity, love, and rebellion—all with a delightfully Italian flair.

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Similar movies to Romeo è Giulietta

If you love romantic comedies with theater, disguise, and charm, this film aligns with:

Shakespeare in Love (1998) – Love and deception on the stage.

Tootsie (1982) – Disguise as a route to recognition and self-worth.

She’s the Man (2006) – Modern gender-swap comedy inspired by Shakespeare.

💡 Like these, Romeo è Giulietta combines classic romantic chaos with clever commentary on art, ego, and performance, all while celebrating the joy of theatre and personal truth.

📌 Final Thoughts

With its sparkling wit, vibrant performances, and a clever gender-bending twist, Romeo è Giulietta is a feel-good, intelligent rom-com that honors Shakespeare’s spirit while giving it a fresh Italian twist—reminding us that sometimes, to find your voice, you need to play a different part.

All the world’s a stage.
But she rewrote the script.

Which of these films have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!