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The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

2003Movie1 h 48 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

An aging actress' husband dies of a heart attack en route to Rome, where they'd planned to holiday. There, she rents an apartment and, through the Contessa, she meets a young man, with whom she begins an affair.

Feels like

  • Tennessee Williams Adaptation
  • Aging & Loneliness
  • 1950s Rome Setting
  • Bittersweet Romance
  • Psychological Character Study
  • Transactional Relationships
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Atmospheric Drama

Cast

Crew

Music by
John Altman

Everyone

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Facts

May 4, 2003 · 1 h 48 min · Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language

Released
May 4, 2003
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Ireland
Budget
$110
Available in
13 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone?"

Questions about The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

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Where can I stream The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone?

In the United States, The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone streams on Prime, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.