A Little Romance

A charming love story unfolds in the heart of Paris, where a teenage romance blossoms against the backdrop of European adventure.

Critics broadly found the film charming and emotionally engaging in its treatment of young performers, while divided over its contrived situations and relentlessly sweet tone.

• Lauren and Daniel's attraction, elopement fantasy, and emotional independence form the film's central arc.
• The teenagers leave Paris and travel toward Venice, treating the journey as an escape from adult supervision.
• Lauren and Daniel defy their parents and pursue a secret trip, but the film frames their actions as tender and playful rather than threatening.
• The young couple's romantic convictions are set against parental authority, adult caution, and Julius's worldly storytelling.

• The Last American Virginyouthful romance, coming-of-age innocence, and European travel
• Summer of '42teen romance, wistful nostalgia, and emotionally sincere young protagonists
• The European KidnappingEuropean setting, youthful adventure, and gentle romantic comedy
• Moonrise Kingdomcoming-of-age romance with charming escapism and travel

Director

George Roy Hill

Release Date

1979-04-27

Runtime

108 min

Rating

6.9 / 10 (90)

What is A Little Romance about?

Two Parisian teenagers turn a forbidden romance into a whimsical flight toward Venice, guided by an eccentric storyteller and challenged by the adult world.

What is A Little Romance like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of A Little Romance as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is A Little Romance violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in A Little Romance.

What did critics think of A Little Romance?

Critics broadly found the film charming and emotionally engaging in its treatment of young performers, while divided over its contrived situations and relentlessly sweet tone.

Which films are like A Little Romance?

Films with a similar feel include The Last American Virgin, Summer of '42, The European Kidnapping, and Moonrise Kingdom.

How long is A Little Romance?

A Little Romance runs 108 minutes.

Where can I watch A Little Romance?

In United States, A Little Romance streams on YouTube TV, YouTube Free.