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Roman Holiday

(1953, Rated NR, Classic, Starring Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    A delightful classic in romantic Rome.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    A large (but relatively civilized) fight breaks out between government agents and dancers on a barge.
  • Sex:

    Very mild innuendo.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Minimal smoking and drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Roman Holiday

Parents need to know that there's nothing very objectionable in this film. There's a scene in which the princess tries her first cigarette and another including a frenetic brawl on a barge. Both the male and female leads are good role models by the end of the film. Younger children will be able to follow the plot easily.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the moral decisions the main characters have to make. Do you think Princess Ann made the right choice? Why did Joe Bradley act as he did in the beginning of the film? How about at the end? If you had an obligation to family that interfered with love, which would you choose?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Audrey Hepburn makes a wonderful role model.

    This movie is simply amazing! Nothing inappropriate beyond the smoking of its era which is to be expected of a movie made in the early 1950's. Audrey Hepburn is exceptionally charming and Gregory Peck is very entertaining and is amazing opposite Audrey.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Who doesn't like Audrey Hepburn?????

    Adorable, adorable, adorable. This is the perfect family film, for basically all ages. Other than one scene before she runs away (where she takes sleeping pills to help her sleep, and then later acts like she's drunk) and a brawl (she smashes a guitar over someone's head, but it isn't gruesome at all) it is fairly clean. A classic, clean, romance, with many positive subjects in which families can talk about!!!!!!!!!!!

  3. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    LOVED IT! Audrey Hepburn is so sweet and lovely

    I love the huge brawl that breaks out when they all go to dancing. It's so funny! This is such a beautiful film and has outstanding performances by Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, both of which are on my list of favourite actors. Some people just can't stand to watch a lovely, black and white film. I am so saddened by that. They're really missing out. Buy it for your kids (especially girls because it is a romance - old Hollywood style) because it is an enduring classic that should be seen by everyone.

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