Who would dare remake the much-loved Oscar-winning classic of 1961? Stephen Spielberg, that’s who! His first ever musical locates Bernstein and Sondheim’s gem in handsome widescreen vistas of post-war New York.

This masterpiece is graced with screen newcomer Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver), as the star-crossed lovers, Maria and Tony, who fall in love across the divide of street gangs, the Sharks and the Jets. Finger-clicking good!

Director: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose
Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Year: 2021 Cert: 12a Runtime: 2hr 36min