West Side Story

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Steven Spielberg

Producer:

Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Kevin McCollum

Writer:

Tony Kushner

Release Date:

Dec 10, 2021

Runtime:

2hr 36m

Synopsis

An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.

Cast

  • Ansel Elgort
  • Rachel Zegler
  • Ariana DeBose
  • David Alvarez
  • Mike Faist
  • Rita Moreno
  • Corey Stoll
  • Brian d'Arcy James
  • Josh Andrés Rivera
  • Iris Menas

Letterboxd User Reviews

3.6
712.9K
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RATINGS 6.0K FANS
3.6
  • Dec 8, 2021

    Letting him hit right after he murders your brother>>>>

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    Megan Bitchell
    Megan Bitchell
    Dec 10, 2021

    if my boyfriend killed my brother, he wouldn’t get laid that night, but that’s just me personally

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    clarerey
    clarerey

    The shot of the puddle is so breathtaking and it's such a shame Ansel Elgort had to be at the center of it

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    James (Schaffrillas)
    James (Schaffrillas)
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    Dec 11, 2021

    and this all happened in TWO DAYS?

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    sophie
    sophie
    Dec 11, 2021

    they deserve this for thinking they can skip the talking stage

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    Jay
    Jay
    Dec 11, 2021

    why is ansel elgort calling me by my name 50 times, this isn't a horror movie

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    maria
    maria
  • Nov 28, 2021

    she’s SO beautiful……………and he’s there

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    violet
    violet
    Dec 20, 2021

    Getting a lot of gnomeo and juliet vibes from this

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    •lily•
    •lily•
    Dec 9, 2021

    Wait, so you’re telling me that casting actual musical theatre actors, in a movie musical, makes the movie better??? Who would’ve thought

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    Emma 🔆
    Emma 🔆

Atom Users Reviews

4.5
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POPULAR TAGS
#greatcast
#lovestory
#mustsee
#great
#allthefeels
#awardbuzz

Reviews

  • VT
    Vivian Thurman
    #exciting
    #musicaltheatreatitsbest
    #greatcast

    So much talent on screen including costumes and lighting. Music orchestrations and singing, and sound effects transported you. Minor rewrites of some scenes, and creation of Doc were all for the greater good of the storytelling. #lovestory #stillrelevant #tragedy

    GA
    Gary Allen
    #greatcast
    #seeingitagain

    Never thought of Spielberg directing a musical, but this is a valid re-creation of a major work. The cast is good, sings well, dances up a storm and brings new emphasis to the story. Just when I thought it was wrapping up, the plot expanded to include more details from…

    JF
    Judith F.
    #allthefeels
    #greatcast
    #great

    This is the best film I've ever seen. Yes. That's the truth!

  • RR
    Roberta Reitz
    #mustsee
    #awardbuzz
    #greatcast

    To hear people clap when it started and when Sondheim’s name appeared gave me the best feeling

    EB
    Eric Barajas
    #greatcast
    #mustsee
    #lovestory

    Not one I would have chosen on my own had it not been for my mother but certainly glad I did see it.

    AV
    Andres Viera
    #greatcast
    #great
    #intense

    Spielberg did an excellent job in keeping it true to the original. Cast was well selected.

  • LV
    Lesly Vargas
    #mustsee
    #great
    #<3

    If you like singing and dancing, it’s a must see

    JH
    Jabari Harrell

    Never was able to see the movie due to Covid

    SR
    Stephanie Rodriguez
    #lovestory
    #girlsnight
    #sad

    The whole theater was crying!

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Metacritic

85
metacritic
Based on 62 Critics
7.1

USER SCORE (225)

Generally favorable reviews based on 225 Reviews
80
Dec 2, 2021

West Side Story is timeless, because of the source material. Tragic romances never go out of style. Spielberg’s version successfully makes the classic contemporary.

Metacritic review by Bill Goodykoontz
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
75
Dec 2, 2021

It’s a good film. Will families gather round whatever video streaming device extant to watch it 60 years from now, the way we have with the 1961 film? No. This “West Side” is good, not great...But the joyous, moving and racially-charged show “West Side Story” has always been still makes this a must-see movie for the holidays and a worthy successor to a classic.

Metacritic review by Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
60
Dec 2, 2021

West Side Story is visually entrancing, emotional, and the choreography and staging magnetic even when certain aspects of the story don’t always work.

Mae Abdulbaki
Screen Rant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Side Story (2021) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is West Side Story (2021)?
The movie is 2hr 36min long.
What's West Side Story (2021) about?
An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.
Who's the cast of West Side Story (2021)?
  • Ansel Elgort as Tony
  • Rachel Zegler as Maria
  • Ariana DeBose as Anita
  • David Alvarez as Bernardo
  • Mike Faist as Riff
  • Rita Moreno as Valentina
  • Corey Stoll as Lieutenant Schrank
  • Brian d'Arcy James as Officer Krupke
  • Josh Andrés Rivera as Chino
  • Iris Menas as Anybodys
Who's the director behind West Side Story (2021)?
Steven Spielberg directed West Side Story (2021).
Who produced West Side Story (2021)?
Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger and Kevin McCollum produced West Side Story (2021).