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Roman Holiday

1953 · 119 min · Director: William Wyler

Roman Holiday (1953) is a romance drama, directed by William Wyler. It stars Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. The 119-minute film holds an audience score of 7.9/10.

What Roman Holiday Is About

William Wyler's 1953 film follows a princess who slips away from her schedule. She meets a journalist in the streets of Rome. The journalist knows who she is. The film makes the slow surrender of a man chasing a story its real subject; the narrative ties romantic comedy to a sad close. Audrey Hepburn won an Academy Award. It was shot in Rome. The story was written by the blacklisted Dalton Trumbo, whose credit was restored forty years later. Who it's for: those who like classic romantic comedy. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a happy ending; the film does not provide one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roman Holiday about?

William Wyler's 1953 film follows a princess who slips away from her schedule. She meets a journalist in the streets of Rome.

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.

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