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1953
Princess Ann, weary of her royal duties during a state visit to Rome, slips out of her embassy for a day of freedom. American reporter Joe Bradley recognizes her and secretly plans to sell her story.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A princess chooses duty over romance, and a reporter chooses honor over a scoop. Audrey Hepburn's first starring role, and a bittersweet, clean ending.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Ann runs away from her duties and Joe lies to her to get his story; both choose rightly in the end (she returns to her duty, he gives up the story), which is a natural talk. Ann is given a sedative and acts tipsy, and there's champagne, smoking, and a brawl on a barge.
Roman Holiday (1953)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did Ann run away?
- Why didn't Joe print the story?
- Why did Ann go back?
- Was it a happy ending? Why or why not?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 9+: a brawl on a barge; smoking and champagne; a drugged princess acts tipsy.
Trailer
Best edition
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Roman Holiday 4K Blu-ray (70th Anniversary)
4K · August 15, 2023
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Where to stream
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