Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Roman Holiday

While Breakfast at Tiffany's is a top-tier film, Audrey Hepburn's performance in Roman Holiday earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. Hepburn plays a European princess visiting Rome who takes off for a night to escape her overwhelming schedule. After falling asleep on a park bench, a hunky Gregory Peck takes her back to his apartment, hoping to score an interview.

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