Roman Holiday (1953): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Roman Holiday
Director: William Wyler
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1953
Duration: 119 min
Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power, Harcourt Williams

What Roman Holiday Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch Roman Holiday?

Roman Holiday is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Roman Holiday?

Roman Holiday runs for 119 minutes (1h 59m).

When did Roman Holiday come out?

Roman Holiday was released in 1953.

Who directed Roman Holiday?

Roman Holiday was directed by William Wyler.

Who stars in Roman Holiday?

Roman Holiday stars Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power.

What is Roman Holiday's rating?

Roman Holiday holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 7.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 83 out of 100.