Roman Holiday (1953)

Romance Comedy Drama
→ Influenced 6 films ← Inspired by 5 films

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.

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← Inspired By

It Happened One Night
It Happened One Night (1934)1
 The Shop Around the Corner
The Shop Around the Corner (1940)2
 Ninotchka
Ninotchka (1939)3
 Sullivan's Travels
Sullivan's Travels (1941)4
 The Lady Eve
The Lady Eve (1941)5

→ Influenced

The Lizzie McGuire Movie
The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)6
 Notting Hill
Notting Hill (1999)7
 Chasing Liberty
Chasing Liberty (2004)8
 Seven Nights in Japan
Seven Nights in Japan (1976)9
 May Madham
May Madham (1994)10
 Lost in Translation
Lost in Translation (2003)11

Sources

Influenced By

  1. It Happened One Night (1934)
    "This classic screwball comedy directed by Frank Capra features a wealthy socialite who escapes her privileged life and falls in love with a journalist. The film's premise closely parallels that of "Roman Holiday."" Roman Holiday at 70: Why it’s the most influential romcom of all time The Independent
  2. The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
    "Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, this film showcases witty dialogue and romantic entanglements, elements that influenced the screenplay of "Roman Holiday."" Facts source
  3. Ninotchka (1939)
    "Another Lubitsch film, "Ninotchka" blends romance and comedy, a combination that inspired the tone of "Roman Holiday."" Facts source
  4. Sullivan's Travels (1941)
    "Directed by Preston Sturges, this film's theme of a privileged individual seeking to experience the life of the common people influenced the narrative of "Roman Holiday."" Facts source
  5. The Lady Eve (1941)
    "A screwball comedy by Preston Sturges, "The Lady Eve" features a con artist and a wealthy man falling in love, a dynamic that influenced the romantic elements of "Roman Holiday."" Facts source

Influenced

  1. The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)
    "This film features a young American girl mistaken for an Italian pop star during her trip to Rome, leading to adventures reminiscent of those in "Roman Holiday."" Inspiredbymaps source
  2. Notting Hill (1999)
    "This romantic comedy mirrors the "reverse Cinderella" theme of "Roman Holiday," featuring a famous actress who falls in love with an ordinary bookstore owner in London." Nearly 70 years on, Roman Holiday remains one of romantic comedy’s most delectable treats AV Club
  3. Chasing Liberty (2004)
    "The film follows the daughter of the U.S. President as she escapes her security detail during a European tour, echoing the escapades of Princess Ann in "Roman Holiday."" Nearly 70 years on, Roman Holiday remains one of romantic comedy’s most delectable treats AV Club
  4. Seven Nights in Japan (1976)
    "Directed by Lewis Gilbert, this film presents a romance between a British prince and a Japanese tour guide, drawing inspiration from the cross-cultural romance depicted in "Roman Holiday."" Seven Nights in Japan Wikipedia
  5. May Madham (1994)
    "This Tamil-language film is noted for its similarities to "Roman Holiday," involving a young woman from a wealthy family who seeks freedom and adventure, leading to unexpected romance." Roman Holiday Wikipedia
  6. Lost in Translation (2003)
    "The theme of fleeting connections in a foreign city, as seen in William Wyler's film, resonated with Coppola. She recalled watching it on a flight to Tokyo and noting its relevance to her own story." Interviewing Sofia Coppola about Lost in Translation Greg