Romeo and Juliet: The Criterion Collection DVD

Romeo and Juliet: The Criterion Collection DVD presents Franco Zeffirelli’s adaptation with a new 4K digital restoration and a set of archival and documentary extras. It is a single-disc, NTSC DVD, so the restoration claim does not make this a 4K disc.

At a glance

Franco Zeffirelli’s adaptation stars Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting as the young lovers.
The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration, but the media format is DVD, NTSC.
Extras include an excerpt from a 2018 documentary, interviews with the leads from 1967 and 2016, and a trailer.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed, along with an essay by scholar Ramona Wray.

Price

$14.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$29.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

View offer

Often bought together

Richard III (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

$14.98

Pros and cons

Pros

The included restoration and supplemental features offer more than the film alone.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are specified.

Cons

This is a DVD release rather than a 4K or Blu-ray disc, despite the 4K restoration description.

Technical specifications

5 specifications

Identity
Brand	The Criterion Collection

Disc and language
Format	DVD, NTSC
Language	English
Number of discs	1

Dimensions
Dimensions listed	7.44 x 5.35 x 0.59 inches; 2.72 ounces

What to know before buying

The 4K reference describes the restoration, while the listed playback format is DVD, NTSC. Customer feedback also reports mixed reactions to the extras, so buyers focused on supplements may want to weigh that alongside the listed contents.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking Zeffirelli’s Shakespeare adaptation on DVD.
Criterion Collection buyers interested in interviews, a documentary excerpt and other listed supplements.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K Ultra HD or Blu-ray disc.

Romeo and Juliet: The Criterion Collection DVD · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 462 ratings

5 stars90%90%
4 stars6%6%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback praises the adaptation’s performances, costumes, cinematography and picture quality, with some appreciation for the remastering. That reaction is worth considering alongside the DVD format: a restoration is described, but this release is not listed as a high-definition disc. Feedback on the extras is mixed, and reports about picture quality are customer impressions rather than a guarantee for every setup.

Positive themes

Customers praise the acting, costumes, cinematography, story and picture quality.

Mixed feedback

Customer feedback on the extras is mixed.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K disc?

No. The listed format is DVD, NTSC. The 4K wording refers to the claimed digital restoration, not a 4K Ultra HD disc.

What extras are listed?

The listing names an excerpt from a 2018 documentary, interviews with Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting from 1967 and 2016, a trailer, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and an essay by Ramona Wray.

How many discs are included?

The listing specifies one disc.