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Roman Holiday (1953)

Film · 1h 59m · Rated G

Comedy, Drama, Romance

A runaway princess finds whimsical romance and witty charm exploring Rome with an American reporter.

Romantic and feel-good, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on MGM+ and YouTube (free).

Roman Holiday parents guide

No swearing and nothing scary, about what a G should carry.

Our estimate: fine for any age. Rated G.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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What is Roman Holiday about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.

Cast and crew

Directed byWilliam Wyler
StarringAudrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power, Harcourt Williams, Margaret Rawlings

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