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Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess

2012Movie47 minG

AnimationFamily
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.4/5

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Story

Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the music-filled movie follows Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly changes when her mother marries the king and she is whisked off to live in a castle with her mom, new step-father, King Roland II, and step-siblings, Amber and James. Along the way this ordinary girl learns to navigate the extraordinary life of royalty, and in the process makes everyone around her feel special.

Feels like

  • Kids Animated Fantasy
  • Princess Fairytale
  • Magical World
  • Musical
  • Family-Friendly
  • Positive Role Models
  • Heartwarming
  • Enchanting
  • Coming-of-Age

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Jamie Mitchell
Written by
Craig Gerber
Music by
Kevin Kliesch

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Facts

November 18, 2012 · 47 min · G

Released
November 18, 2012
Runtime
47 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
62 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess?"

Questions about Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess?

Disney+

In the United States, Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.7 and Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5).

Is there a sequel to Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess?

  1. Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (2012)
  2. Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess (2013)
  3. Sofia the First: Ready To Be A Princess (2013)
  4. Sofia the First: The Floating Palace (2013)
  5. Sofia the First: The Enchanted Feast (2014)
  6. Sofia the First: Holiday in Enchancia (2014)
  7. Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy (2014)
  8. Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy (2014)
  9. Sofia the First: ARoyal Collection (2016)
  10. Sofia the First: The Secret Library (2016)
  11. Elena and the Secret of Avalor (2016)
  12. Sofia the First: The Mystic Isles (2017)
  13. Sofia the First: Forever Royal (2018)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 13 in its series, followed by Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess (2013).

Is Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for hopefulness and 10 for wholesome.