Film
NY Times Critics Pick! "It’s a dazzling display of filmmaking craft that also feels raw, unsettled and alive. Rather than embalming a classic with homage or aggressively reinventing it, Spielberg, Kushner, Peck and their collaborators have rediscovered its breathing, thrilling essence."
— New York Times
— New York Times
Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks — two rival gangs vying for control of the streets. Ariana DeBose won an Oscar for her Supporting Actress performance.
Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Mike Fast
Director: Steven Spielberg
Rating: Rated PG-13
Runtime: 156 minutes
Genre: Academy Award Winner, Adaptation, BIPOC, Drama, Musical, Period
Year: 2021
Country: United States
Language: In English + Spanish with English subtitles