Rome in Love

Name: Rome in Love
Genre: International, Pet, Brief Acquaintances
Released: 2019-01-01
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Italia Ricci, Peter Porte, Ross McCall, Barbara Bouchet, Vincent Riotta

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The premise

A remake of Roman Holiday will be filmed in Rome and an unknown woman is chosen to play the lead. Once in Rome, she meets a reporter/porter/waiter/aspiring novelist, who gets the exclusive story on her. Roman romance?

Themes:Following forgotten dreams The weight of family sacrifice Authenticity vs. Public Image Second chances in career and love

How unusual is it?

A fairly classic Hallmark setup with a quirk or two.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Italia Ricci

as Amelia Tate

Our Guy

Peter Porte

as Philip Hamilton

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Eric Bross

Written by

Wait, what?

The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.

The film is a Hallmark movie about the making of a remake of 'Roman Holiday', creating a weird meta-loop of the same plot.
Amelia plays the Prince of Morocco in college because they were 'short on guys'.
The protagonist locks herself out of her room while naked/in a towel with the bathtub overflowing as a primary plot catalyst.
A professional reporter uses the pseudonym 'Jo March' (from Little Women) to hide the actress's identity from a rival.

Every trope, all in one place

Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 29 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)

The film begins in Bend, Oregon, where Amelia Tate, a coffee shop manager and community theater enthusiast, is encouraged by her sister Kathryn to submit a video audition for a remake of 'Roman Holiday.' To her shock, director Dominic D'Andrea selects her as the lead. Amelia travels to Rome under a strict 'no-press' mandate until a scheduled reveal. At the Hassler Hotel, she accidentally locks herself out of her room while her bathtub is overflowing, leading to a 'meet-cute' with Philip Hamilton, an American expat working as a porter. Philip is also a struggling writer for Vistoso magazine; his editor, Vivian, promises him a cover story if he can identify and interview the secret actress. Philip quickly realizes Amelia is the star but initially hides his professional interest. As Amelia undergoes training for the film—including Vespa lessons and waltz rehearsals—Philip acts as her guide through Rome. They bond over their shared American roots and Philip's unfinished novel, 'Rome in Love.' Amelia eventually reveals that she gave up a prestigious acting program in London years ago to raise Kathryn after their parents died. Philip writes a moving profile about her, but his editor publishes it prematurely to beat a rival magazine, exposing Amelia's private family history without her consent. Amelia feels deeply betrayed, believing Philip used her for a story. However, Kathryn arrives in Rome and convinces Amelia that the article was actually a beautiful tribute that inspired readers. At the final press conference, Philip publicly apologizes, using the 'three words every woman wants to hear'—'I was wrong.' Amelia forgives him, realizing his intentions were pure, and they embrace their own 'happy ending' as the film production begins.

Beat by beat

Opening
Amelia Tate is cast as the unknown lead in a 'Roman Holiday' remake and flies to Rome.
Inciting Incident
Amelia locks herself out of her hotel room with the bath running, meeting Philip, a porter who is secretly a reporter.
Midpoint
Philip and Amelia spend a day in the Italian countryside, where she reads his novel and they nearly share a romantic moment.
Climax
Philip's editor publishes the exclusive story early, revealing Amelia's private family sacrifices and causing a rift between them.
Resolution
At the film's press conference, Philip makes a public declaration of his feelings and apologizes, leading to their reconciliation.

29 tropes in one movie

We counted 29 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Higher-rated than 37% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Rome in Love belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

BINGOAn editor demands an exclusive scoopA charming local cafe or dinerAn expat plays guide around RomeSomeone decorates a Christmas treeSet abroadA shared meal around a crowded tableA snowball fight, sledding or skatingA cute dog or catA heart-to-heart on a porch or benchA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA character is hiding a secretPlans get derailed by the weather★An aspiring novelist shares his unfinished manuscriptThe two leads are forced to work togetherThe new star is kept under a press blackoutA waltz rehearsal for the film roleA best friend who has all the answersA meaningful look held a beat too longAn old keepsake or photograph turns upA walk-and-talk through townA musical number or live performanceSparks fly the moment they meetA big public romantic gestureA second chance worth taking

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Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Lines worth quoting

The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.

“Just because it ends doesn't mean it's not a love story.”
— Amelia TateDiscussing the ending of the original Roman Holiday.
“I'm a collector of stories, and you would be amazed what people will say in front of you if they think that you don't understand.”
— Philip HamiltonExplaining why he pretends not to speak English at the hotel.
“Tell her the three words that every woman hopes a man will say to her... 'I was wrong.'”
— Signora RichichiGiving Philip advice on how to win Amelia back.

Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

Amelia Tate
Lead
Actress/Coffee Shop Manager
HumbleProtectiveTalentedRisk-averse
Philip Hamilton
Love interest
Writer/Hotel Porter
Love interest and secret interviewer
AmbitiousCharmingObservantRegretful
Kathryn Tate
Supporting
Student
Younger sister
EncouragingWiseSupportive
Dominic D'Andrea
Supporting
Film Director
Employer/Director
ArtisticDemandingInstinctive
Signora Richichi
Supporting
Landlady
Philip's mentor and landlady
RomanticNurturingItalian stereotype

Questions people ask about Rome in Love

Where can I watch Rome in Love?

Rome in Love is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Rome in Love?

Rome in Love runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2019.

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