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Roman Holiday

1953 · 119 min · Romance

A sheltered European princess on an official visit slips away for a day of freedom in Rome, where she falls for an American reporter who knows exactly who she is. William Wyler's beloved, bittersweet romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn.

Why it’s here

A defining American outsider romance organized around Rome and Roman daily life.

Runtime
119 min
Genre
Romance · Comedy · Drama
Mood
funny · romantic · thoughtful
Entry
easy entry
Best for
first visit · a lighter route · film history
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