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The Prince and the Pauper

2000Movie1 h 30 min

65
GoodGoodWatch score
65
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

An adaptation of the classic, "The Prince and the Pauper" is the retelling of Edward Tudor and young Thomas Canty, two amazing look-alikes caught up in imperial intrigue and scandal.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares.

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Directed by
Giles Foster

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Facts

December 1, 2000 · 1 h 30 min · Adventure, Family

Released
December 1, 2000
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Hungary, United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Decomposite Character, Crashing the Coronation, Creepy High-Pitched Voice +9

Q&A

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Questions about The Prince and the Pauper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Prince and the Pauper worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Prince and the Pauper okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Prince and the Pauper good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Prince and the Pauper?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Prince and the Pauper use?

Decomposite CharacterCrashing the CoronationCreepy High-Pitched VoiceMy God, What Have I Done?Goofy Print UnderwearButt BiterNear-Villain VictoryDirty CowardFire-Forged FriendsBe Careful What You Wish ForReasonable Authority FigureNice Job Fixing It, Villain!and 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 tropes for it, including Decomposite Character, Crashing the Coronation, and Creepy High-Pitched Voice.