When in Rome (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
When in Rome is a 2010 romantic comedy directed by Mark Steven Johnson, starring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $43.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Mark Steven Johnson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is When in Rome About?
The premise of When in Rome without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A cynical New Yorker dismisses the possibility of finding love, but her disbelief is challenged when she impulsively takes a coin from Rome’s "Fountain of Love." Suddenly, she finds herself pursued by four very different and persistent admirers. As she tries to navigate this unexpected whirlwind of romance, a charming journalist offers a different kind of connection, leading her to question if genuine love can truly blossom amidst the chaos.
When in Rome Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rome italy
- wading in a fountain
- trevi fountain rome
- wishing fountain
- curator
- magician
- female protagonist
- title written by male
- title directed by male
- dark dining
- guggenheim museum of art manhattan new york city
- romantic comedy
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- place name in title
- three word title
- city name in title
- band
- oily skin
- coin
- fountain
- fountain of love
- spell
- wedding
- new yorker
- dancing
- tuxedo
- power outage
- wedding reception
- champagne
- cell phone
- church
- taxi
- taxi driver
- europe
- bratwurst
- sausage
- art show
- pain
- altar
- photograph
- left at the altar
- bride
- under a spell
- magic spell
- charm
- running from police
- american tourist
- church wedding
- wedding invitation
- manhattan new york city
- advice
When in Rome Cast
Kristen Bell leads the cast, with Josh Duhamel. Directed by Mark Steven Johnson.
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Director Mark Steven Johnson
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When in Rome Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave When in Rome 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 17% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 4.6
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TMDB 60% User score
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When in Rome Plot Summary
What happens in When in Rome from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a sweeping view of a rotating holder filled with travel cards depicting various locations, including a striking image of a fountain in a quaint Roman plaza. As the scene transitions to the fountain, viewers are immersed in a lively evening atmosphere where couples toss coins, hoping for lasting love. The scene then gives way to the postcard image of the fountain, known as the Fountain of Love, before seamlessly shifting to the skyline of New York City, where we find a glamorous gala at the Guggenheim Museum.
Full summary
The whole story of When in Rome, scene by scene
When in Rome Box Office
When in Rome grossed $43.1 million worldwide. $32.7 million came from the US and Canada and $10.4 million (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$43.1M
- US & Canada
- $32.7M
- International
- $10.4M
When in Rome Trailers & Videos
The trailer of When in Rome.
How Well Do You Know When in Rome?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What iconic landmark is featured in the movie's initial scenes?
Cars in When in Rome
19 cars on screen, including the 1958 ACMA Vespa 400 and the 2002 Fiat Multipla.
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1987 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role -
2000 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
When in Rome Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “羅馬不思議” and “When in Rome - Fünf Männer sind vier zuviel”.
- Also known as
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- 羅馬不思議
- When in Rome - Fünf Männer sind vier zuviel
- 罗马情缘
- Однажды в Риме
- When in Rome - Fünf Männer sind vier zu viel
- C'était à Rome
- Minden kút Rómába vezet
- La fontana dell'amore
- Aşk Çeşmesi
- En la boda de mi hermana
- Em Roma
- Pewnego razu w Rzymie
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- Rande v Římě
- 许愿池艳遇
- Κάποτε στη Ρώμη
- להתאהב ברומא
- Amor la Roma
- 로마에서 생긴 일
- Quando em Roma
- Когато си в Рим
- La Fuente Del Amor
- Reiz Romā
- Rande v Ríme
- Kartą Romoje
- Одного разу в Римі
- みんな私に恋をする
- อธิฐานวุ่นลุ้นรัก ณ กรุงโรม
- 羅馬假期
- Chuyện Tình Ở Rome
- Ludi provod u Rimu
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When in Rome FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of When in Rome, each answered in a sentence.
How long is When in Rome?
When in Rome runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was When in Rome released?
When in Rome was released on January 29, 2010.
Who directed When in Rome?
When in Rome was directed by Mark Steven Johnson.
More films by Mark Steven Johnson Who is in the cast of When in Rome?
When in Rome stars Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel.
How much did When in Rome make at the box office?
When in Rome grossed $43.1 million worldwide ($32.7 million domestic, $10.4 million international).
How is When in Rome rated?
When in Rome has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does When in Rome have a post-credit scene?
No. When in Rome has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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