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Roman Holiday

1953Movie1 h 59 minG

ComedyRomance
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic788.1Rotten Tomatoes97%93%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic romance movie about everyday modern life, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Charming Chemistry
  • Rome as Character
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Elegant & Graceful
  • Timeless Appeal
  • Playful Banter
  • Gentle Social Satire

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
William Wyler
Written by
Dalton Trumbo, Ian McLellan Hunter, John Dighton
Produced by
William Wyler
Music by
Georges Auric

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Facts

August 26, 1953 · 1 h 59 min · G

Released
August 26, 1953
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
103 countries

Tropes

Mr. Smith, Technically a Smile, Contrived Clumsiness +9

  • Mr. Smith
  • Technically a Smile
  • Contrived Clumsiness
  • City with No Name
  • Balcony Escape
  • What Did I Do Last Night?
  • Jump Scare
  • Zip Me Up
  • When She Smiles
  • Manly Tears
  • Pull the Thread
  • Blatant Lies

12 of 55 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Roman Holiday?"

Questions about Roman Holiday

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Roman Holiday?

KanopyHooplaFawesome

In the United States, Roman Holiday is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Roman Holiday worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 78).

Is Roman Holiday okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Roman Holiday good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Roman Holiday make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Was Roman Holiday a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$12 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 8.0 times its budget.

What tropes does Roman Holiday use?

Mr. SmithTechnically a SmileContrived ClumsinessCity with No NameBalcony EscapeWhat Did I Do Last Night?Jump ScareZip Me UpWhen She SmilesManly TearsPull the ThreadBlatant Liesand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Mr. Smith, Technically a Smile, and Contrived Clumsiness.