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A Little Princess

1995·Movie
1h 37min·G
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Uplifting and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Growing up, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

No miracle is ever too small.

When her father enlists to fight for the British in WWI, young Sara Crewe goes to New York to attend the same boarding school her late mother attended. She soon clashes with the severe headmistress, Miss Minchin, who attempts to stifle Sara's creativity and sense of self-worth.
Historical FantasyVictorian EraResilience and ImaginationOrphan's JourneyKindness and EmpathyClass and PrivilegeHopeful StoryVisual StorytellingStrong Female Lead

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Little Princess

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Little Princess legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Little Princess worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Little Princess rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is A Little Princess?

1 h 37 min

A Little Princess runs 1 h 37 min.

Is A Little Princess based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Little Princess?

Critics90
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate A Little Princess higher (90) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was A Little Princess a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 59% of its budget.

What language is A Little Princess in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Little Princess?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Little Princess in 91 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Little Princess use?

Not Even Bothering with the AccentDad's Off Fighting in the WarOutliving One's OffspringEye TakeAdaptational AttractivenessShoo Out the ClownsTroubled AbuserAdapted OutShe Cleans Up NicelyShipper on DeckRace LiftEmerald Powerand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 storytelling tropes for A Little Princess, including Not Even Bothering with the Accent, Dad's Off Fighting in the War, Outliving One's Offspring.