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The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

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2003 | 108 min | Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved Call Me by Your Name or Revolutionary Road, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

An aging actress' husband dies of a heart attack en route to Rome, where they'd planned to holiday. There, she rents an apartment and, through the Contessa, she meets a young man, with whom she begins an affair.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 5 Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 19K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman

  • Helen MirrenKaren Stone
  • Olivier MartinezPaolo di Lio
  • Anne BancroftContessa
  • Brian DennehyTom Stone
  • Rodrigo SantoroYoung Man
  • Roger AllamChristopher
  • Victor AlfieriLorenzo
  • Suzanne BertishJulia
  • Jane BertishKaren's Secretary
  • Tara Lynne O'NeillAngel Hunter