8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Roman Holiday (1953)
Roman Holiday (1953)
Overview
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the universal conflict between personal desire and public duty, ultimately concluding with a dignified acceptance of responsibility rather than advocating for specific political change or endorsing a particular ideology.
This film features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, consistent with its production era. The narrative focuses on its central characters without critiquing or challenging traditional identities, nor does it incorporate themes of diversity, equity, or inclusion.
Secondary
Roman Holiday is a classic romantic comedy centered on a heterosexual romance between a runaway princess and an American reporter. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or storylines, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within its narrative.
The film "Roman Holiday" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a romantic comedy between a princess and a reporter in Rome, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Roman Holiday is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, thus there are no instances of a character's gender being changed from a prior established canon or historical record.
Roman Holiday is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. The characters were created for this film, thus there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against the on-screen portrayals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.6
7.8
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