When in Rome (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film
Released in 1952, When in Rome is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 78 minutes. “You'll have a wonderful time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American fugitive flees to Rome and tries to elude capture by masquerading as a priest.
Who’s in it. When in Rome stars Van Johnson as Father John X. Halligan, Paul Douglas as Joe Brewster, Joseph Calleia as Aggiunto Bodulli and Carlo Rizzo as Antonio Silesto, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When in Rome page.
If you liked it. Fans of When in Rome tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When in Rome (1952)?
- In US, When in Rome is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in When in Rome?
- When in Rome stars Van Johnson, Paul Douglas, Joseph Calleia, Carlo Rizzo and Tudor Owen.
- When was When in Rome released?
- When in Rome was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.