Roman Holiday (NR, 1953)
common sense media says
A delightful classic in romantic Rome.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
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.
Violence:
A large (but relatively civilized) fight breaks out between government agents and dancers on a barge.
Sex:
Very mild innuendo.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Minimal smoking and drinking.
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MiraclexBlazer
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
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.
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SomebodysMe
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
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!!!!!!!!!!!
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Marvin42
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Ever so romantic!
I absolutely love this movie, though I would have liked another ending. Who doesn't love Audrey Hepburn
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MovieFan777
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Audrey Hepburn Shines!
Roman Holiday is a sweet and funny motion picture that will have you smiling. Audrey Hepburn in her first real film role shines as Princess Ann, and handsome leading man Gregory Peck is charming in his role as news reporter Joe Bradly. Also, the films visuals in Rome are marvelous. And parents, this film isn't really inappropriate in anyway, other than a brief fight at a dance party and the princess has her first cigarette, but other than that I believe the film might be a good way to introduce young people to the amazing Audrey Hepburn. Plus, it may be good to discuss with your kids about which is more important: love or duty.
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moviegeek
adult
adult
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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