A Little Romance

A Little Romance (1979)

  • 80% of critics liked it
    (15 reviews)

  • 78% of users liked it
    (5,040 ratings)

The disarming comedy A Little Romance features Diane Lane as a 13-year-old American, living in Paris with her businessman stepfather (Arthur Hill) and her promiscuous mother (Sally Kellerman). Mom is currently enamored with pretentious-filmmaker David Dukes, and it is on the set of Dukes' latest… More

PG,
Directed By
Written By
Claude Klotz, Allan Burns
Genres
Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Apr 27, 1979 Wide
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Critic Reviews

  • Renee Schonfeld, Common Sense Media

    Young love is sweet, romantic, with some teen rebellion.

  • Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

    Absolutely delightful romance, so light of heart that it has the power to melt any cynic.

  • Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

    Charming to the max with great Olivier turn.

  • Lori Hoffman, Atlantic City Weekly

    Diane Lane's talent was obvious even at age 14.

  • Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide

    Like the rest of the film, Diane Lane is smart, pretty and charming in the most classical of senses.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Ken S


    Super adorable. Two wicked smart kids, one French & one American, vow to "kiss under the Bridge of Sighs at sunset while the bells toll." When the girl, a super young Diane Lane, has to move back to America the two run off together with the help of Laurence Olivier. Teen… More

  • jay n


    sweet

  • Dannielle A


    Not sure why I didn't like it as much as everyone else here, perhaps it's just a bit dated to me, yet young love will always be a timeless story.

  • Maymay A


    A Little Romance is actually a sweet and simple tale about young love that is sure to capture hearts. With its pretty interesting characters, light yet fascinating scenes, and lovely musical score, every minute was nothing less than charming. After seeing this little piece of jewel, I… More

  • Leo L


    Seen this over the weekend! A good movie. I predict Thelonious Bernard would have been a great actor after this.

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