Princess

2014·Movie
1h 32min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Princess fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Growing up, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

While her mother is away from home, 12-year-old Adar's role-playing games with her stepfather move into dangerous territory. Seeking an escape, Adar finds Alan, an ethereal boy that accompanies her on a dark journey between reality and fantasy.
Dark Fairy TalePsychological DramaComing-of-AgeSurreal and UnsettlingExploration of TraumaChildhood Loss of InnocenceDreamlike AtmosphereSocial CommentaryVisually Striking

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about Princess

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Princess legally?

Princess is included with a subscription to Chai Flicks and Cineverse in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Princess worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Princess rated?

Disturbing imagerySexual content

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and sexual content.

How long is Princess?

1 h 32 min

Princess runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Princess?

Critics92
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Princess higher (92) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Princess in?

Hebrew

It was made in Hebrew. Produced in Israel.

In how many countries can I watch Princess?

5CAUSBENLPL

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Princess in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Princess use?

Soundtrack DissonanceWhat the Hell, Hero?What Measure Is a Mook?Big Brother InstinctThe Un-RevealTroubling Unchildlike BehaviourWould Hurt a ChildP.O.V. CamNo Pregger SexJailbait TabooStuff Blowing UpOrphan's Ordealand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Princess, including Soundtrack Dissonance, What the Hell, Hero?, What Measure Is a Mook?.

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