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The Prince and the Pauper

1937·Movie
1h 58min·NR
69
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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, class and money, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Mark Twain's Immortal Classic !

Two boys – the prince Edward and the pauper Tom – are born on the same day. Years later, when young teenage Tom sneaks into the palace garden, he meets the prince. They change clothes with one another before the guards discover them and throw out the prince thinking he's the urchin. No one believes them when they try to tell the truth about which is which. Soon after, the old king dies and the prince will inherit the throne.
Classic AdaptationHistorical AdventureMistaken IdentityWholesome Family FilmSocial Class CommentaryComing-of-Age TalePeriod Piece DramaMoral FableLighthearted Intrigue

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Where can I stream The Prince and the Pauper legally?

The Prince and the Pauper is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Prince and the Pauper worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Prince and the Pauper rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Prince and the Pauper?

1 h 58 min

The Prince and the Pauper runs 1 h 58 min.

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

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Prince and the Pauper?

Critics71
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see The Prince and the Pauper much the same way.

What language is The Prince and the Pauper in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in 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 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Prince and the Pauper use?

By the Lights of Their EyesTook a Level in BadassDirty CowardDecomposite CharacterI Owe You My LifeCreepy High-Pitched VoiceI Surrender, Suckers!Not Quite DeadHumiliation CongaAdaptational KarmaAnachronism StewHow They Treat the Helpand 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 storytelling tropes for The Prince and the Pauper, including By the Lights of Their Eyes, Took a Level in Badass, Dirty Coward.