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The Prince and the Pauper

1977·Movie
1h 53min·PG
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

History, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Tom Canty is a poor English boy who bears a remarkable resemblance to Edward, Prince of Wales and son of King Henry VIII. The two boys meet and decide to play a joke on the court by dressing in each other's clothes, but the plan goes awry when they're separated and each must live the other's life.
Historical AdventureBody SwapPolitical IntrigueClass ConflictComing-of-AgeFamily-FriendlyNostalgicSatiricalOld-fashioned

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Prince and the Pauper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Prince and the Pauper legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Prince and the Pauper worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Prince and the Pauper rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Prince and the Pauper?

1 h 53 min

The Prince and the Pauper runs 1 h 53 min.

Is The Prince and the Pauper based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Prince and the Pauper in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Prince and the Pauper?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Prince and the Pauper in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Prince and the Pauper use?

Fire-Forged FriendsOut-of-Character AlertNot Quite DeadGlad I Thought of ItSpit TakeFaux Affably EvilDoesn't Know Their Own ChildNear-Villain VictoryMooksHe Who Must Not Be SeenMorton's ForkPragmatic Villainyand 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 storytelling tropes for The Prince and the Pauper, including Fire-Forged Friends, Out-of-Character Alert, Not Quite Dead.