---
title: "West Side Story"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/west-side-story-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 511809
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 156
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# West Side Story (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/west-side-story-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

West Side Story is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, Crime. Produced and broadcast by 20th Century Studios, Amblin Entertainment, TSG Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Star-crossed lovers clash amid rival New York gangs in a timeless tragedy."

### Why Watch
- Visually striking recreation of 1950s New York
- Powerful performances of a classic love story
- Draws from an acclaimed Broadway musical

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 156 minutes, the film is relatively long
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13, the film contains romance and violent gang conflict, suitable for mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, romantic, tragic, musical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/west-side-story-2021#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steven Spielberg
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Studios, Amblin Entertainment, TSG Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ansel Elgort** as *Tony*
- **Rachel Zegler** as *María*
- **Ariana DeBose** as *Anita*
- **David Alvarez** as *Bernardo*
- **Mike Faist** as *Riff*
- **Brian d'Arcy James** as *Officer Krupke*
- **Corey Stoll** as *Lieutenant Schrank*
- **Rita Moreno** as *Valentina*
- **Josh Rivera** as *Chino*
- **Ana Isabelle** as *Rosalía*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic plot?
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, and tensions between their friends build toward tragedy.

### Q: What is the film based on?
It adapts the Broadway musical West Side Story, which is a loose adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

### Q: When and where is the story set?
The story takes place in New York City in the late 1950s.

### Q: What is the film’s rating and runtime?
It is rated PG-13 and runs about 2 hours 36 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as drama, romance, and crime.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [West Side Story — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/511809)
- [West Side Story (film, 2021) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Story_(film,_2021))
- [West Side Story (2021) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/734200-west-side-story/prehled/)
- [West Side Story (2021) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/176964-west-side-story)
- [West Side Story 70% (2021) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/436608-west-side-story)
- [West Side Story (2021) - Blu-ray | FilmGame](https://www.film-game.cz/west-side-story-2021-blu-ray--0934203.html)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*