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6.9 / 10(90 votes)IMDbPG19791h 48mFrance, United States of America

A Little Romance

“America is having a love affair with "A Little Romance"”

Synopsis

Intellectually precocious teenager Lauren King lives in Paris with her somewhat ditzy mother. On a movie set, she strikes up a friendship with teenage film buff Daniel Michon. After Lauren's mother forbids her to date the outspoken Daniel, the young lovebirds team up with eccentric pickpocket Julius to run away to Venice, where, according to legend, a couple who kiss under the Bridge of Sighs will stay together forever.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-31

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 27, 1979

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
George Roy Hill
Screenplay & Story
Allan Burns
Original Score
Georges Delerue
Original Title
A Little Romance
Country of Origin
France, United States of America
Spoken Languages
Italian, English, French
Runtime
1h 48m
Production Studios
Trinacra Films, Pan Arts, Orion Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

George Roy Hill

Screenplay & Story

Allan Burns, Claude Klotz

Original Score & Music

Georges Delerue

Director of Photography

Pierre-William Glenn

Film Editing

William Reynolds

Producers

Robert Crawford Jr., Yves Rousset-Rouard, Patrick Kelley

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Claude Klotz

Department Leadership Roster

George Roy Hill

George Roy Hill

Director

Robert Crawford Jr.

Robert Crawford Jr.

Producer

Yves Rousset-Rouard

Yves Rousset-Rouard

Producer

Georges Delerue

Georges Delerue

Original Music Composer

Pierre-William Glenn

Pierre-William Glenn

Director of Photography

William Reynolds

Editor

Henry Bumstead

Henry Bumstead

Production Design

Rosine Delamare

Rosine Delamare

Costume Design

Allan Burns

Allan Burns

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Little Romance

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Little Romance about?

Intellectually precocious teenager Lauren King lives in Paris with her somewhat ditzy mother. On a movie set, she strikes up a friendship with teenage film buff Daniel Michon. After Lauren's mother forbids her to date the outspoken Daniel, the young lovebirds team up with eccentric pickpocket Julius to run away to Venice, where, according to legend, a couple who kiss under the Bridge of Sighs will stay together forever.

Who directed A Little Romance?

A Little Romance was directed by George Roy Hill.

Who stars in A Little Romance?

The principal cast of A Little Romance includes Laurence Olivier, Diane Lane, Thelonious Bernard, Arthur Hill, Sally Kellerman.

When was A Little Romance released and how long is it?

A Little Romance was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

Who composed the musical score for A Little Romance?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Little Romance was composed by Georges Delerue.

Is A Little Romance based on a book or true story?

A Little Romance is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Claude Klotz".

What is the age rating and content advisory for A Little Romance?

A Little Romance holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).