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Movie Info

Release Date: August 26, 1953
Runtime: 119 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
Drama Comedy Romance
Budget: $1,500,000
Revenue: $12,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
96%
Tomatometer
78
78/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.9/10
TMDB
2,228 votes
8.0/10
IMDb
158,104 votes
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Roman Holiday

1953

"A day of freedom, a lifetime of memories."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: La princesa que quería vivir? 🇫🇷 FR: Vacances Romaines? 🇵🇹 PT: A Princesa e o Plebeu? 🇮🇹 IT: Vacanze Romane? 🇰🇷 KO: 로마의 휴일? All international titles (14) →

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
2 Nominations
4 Total
Oscars
1 2 nom.
Golden Globes
1
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1954 Oscars Best Actress Audrey Hepburn Winner
1954 Oscars Best Director William Wyler Nominated
1954 Oscars Best Picture William Wyler Nominated
1953 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Audrey Hepburn Winner
Year Festival Category Winner
1954 Oscars Best Actress Audrey Hepburn
1953 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Audrey Hepburn
Year Festival Category Winner
1954 Oscars Best Director William Wyler
1954 Oscars Best Picture William Wyler

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $1,500,000
Revenue: $12,000,000
Profit $10,500,000
ROI +700% (8x)

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Roman Holiday is directed by William Wyler .

Cast of Roman Holiday

Eddie Albert as Irving Radovich in Roman Holiday
Eddie Albert
Irving Radovich
Hartley Power as Mr. Hennessy in Roman Holiday
Hartley Power
Mr. Hennessy

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Crew & Production

Keywords

#black and white 163 #secret identity 38 #forbidden love 26 #rome, italy 21 #intelligence 18 #boat 17 #dance 14 #photography 12 #embassy 4 #duty 4 #sightseeing 2

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Roman Holiday

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  • During the film, the character Joe Bradley mentions a famous Italian dish, but in a humorous twist, he incorrectly refers to it, adding a comedic element to his character's personality.

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  • In one scene, the background of the film shows a group of tourists taking photographs, which inadvertently highlights the contrast between the princess's desire for freedom and the public's fascination with royalty.

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  • Roman Holiday shares thematic elements with other romantic films set in foreign locations, particularly those that explore the clash between duty and personal desire, similar to films like 'The Princess Diaries'.

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  • The film's score, composed by Fredrik Loeb, features a memorable main theme that encapsulates the whimsical and romantic tone of the story, contributing significantly to its emotional resonance.

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