Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- witty
- hopeful
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly found that Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel's charm could not overcome unfunny gags and threadbare romantic-comedy clichés.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Beth's removal of coins from Rome's Fountain of Love causes their owners to pursue her, creating the central romantic obstacle.
Beth's former relationship ends because she prioritizes her demanding career, leaving her doubtful that love can coexist with ambition.
The plot begins at Rome's famed Fountain of Love, whose coin legend triggers Beth's unusual romantic predicament.
Four men pursue Beth under the fountain's spell, allowing physical comedy and exaggerated courtship behavior to drive the story.
Films like When in Rome, and why
The Holiday
Shares a magical romantic premise, comedic misunderstandings, and a contemporary relationship plot centered on an initially skeptical woman.
Kate & Leopold
Combines supernatural romance with broad comedy, emotional insecurity, and an attractive couple navigating uncertainty about genuine love.
The Proposal
Features a cynical career-focused protagonist, a heightened romantic setup, and familiar feel-good rom-com conventions.
Movie Details
- Director
- Mark Steven Johnson
- Release Date
- 2010-01-29
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (1304)
Cast
- Kristen Bell
- Josh Duhamel
- Anjelica Huston
- Danny DeVito
- Will Arnett
- Jon Heder
- Dax Shepard
- Alexis Dziena
- Kate Micucci
- Bobby Moynihan
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is When in Rome about?
- A workaholic New Yorker must unravel a Roman love curse before she can trust that her most promising romance is genuine.
- What is When in Rome like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of When in Rome as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is When in Rome violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in When in Rome.
- What did critics think of When in Rome?
- Critics broadly found that Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel's charm could not overcome unfunny gags and threadbare romantic-comedy clichés.
- Which films are like When in Rome?
- Films with a similar feel include The Holiday, Kate & Leopold, and The Proposal.
- How long is When in Rome?
- When in Rome runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch When in Rome?
- In United States, When in Rome is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
