Roman Holiday (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1987, Roman Holiday is a comedy, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Noel Nosseck, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Remake of the 1953 original. Princess Elysa is touring Rome, and decides to get "out and about" away from her normal life. She meets with an American reporter and his photographer, who show her the sites. The reporter is initially more interested in a story than the Princess, but begins to fall for her.
Who’s in it. Roman Holiday stars Catherine Oxenberg as Princess Elysa, Tom Conti as Joe Bradley, Ed Begley Jr. as Leonard Lupo and Eileen Atkins as Countess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Roman Holiday has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roman Holiday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roman Holiday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roman Holiday (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roman Holiday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roman Holiday worth watching?
- Roman Holiday holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roman Holiday?
- Roman Holiday stars Catherine Oxenberg, Tom Conti, Ed Begley Jr., Eileen Atkins and Paul Daneman.
- When was Roman Holiday released?
- Roman Holiday was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.