Rome Adventure (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1962, Rome Adventure is a drama and romance film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 119 minutes. “THIS was her European plan for learning about love...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prudence resigns from her teaching position after being criticized for giving a student her copy of a romance novel. She sails for Italy, takes a job at a small bookstore in Rome, and meets Don, who has just broken up with his girlfriend. Prudence and Don tour Italy together, and romance naturally follows.
Who’s in it. Rome Adventure stars Troy Donahue as Don Porter, Angie Dickinson as Lyda Kent, Rossano Brazzi as Roberto Orlandi and Suzanne Pleshette as Prudence Bell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Rome Adventure has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rome Adventure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rome Adventure tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rome Adventure (1962)?
- In US, Rome Adventure is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rome Adventure worth watching?
- Rome Adventure holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rome Adventure?
- Rome Adventure stars Troy Donahue, Angie Dickinson, Rossano Brazzi, Suzanne Pleshette and Hampton Fancher.
- When was Rome Adventure released?
- Rome Adventure was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.