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The Princess Switch

2018Movie1 h 41 minPG

ComedyRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic–5.4Rotten Tomatoes63%52%

A romantic, hopeful romance movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

When a down-to-earth Chicago baker and a soon-to-be princess discover they look like twins, they hatch a Christmastime plan to trade places.

Feels like

  • Christmas Romance
  • Body Double
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Escapist
  • Family-Friendly
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Predictable Plot
  • Wholesome
  • Holiday

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Mike Rohl
Written by
Robin Bernheim Burger, Megan Metzger
Produced by
Amy Krell, Christopher Landry, Linda L. Miller
Music by
Terry Frewer

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Facts

October 25, 2018 · 1 h 41 min · PG

Released
October 25, 2018
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Shout-Out, Identical Stranger, Meaningful Name +9

  • Shout-Out
  • Identical Stranger
  • Meaningful Name
  • Shipper on Deck
  • Out-of-Character Alert
  • Prince and Pauper
  • I Just Want to Be Normal
  • Fictional Country
  • Arranged Marriage
  • Secret Chaser
  • Sweet Baker
  • The Rival

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Princess Switch?"

Questions about The Princess Switch

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Where can I stream The Princess Switch?

Netflix

In the United States, The Princess Switch streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Princess Switch worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 63%).

Is The Princess Switch okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Princess Switch good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Princess Switch make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10).

What tropes does The Princess Switch use?

Shout-OutIdentical StrangerMeaningful NameShipper on DeckOut-of-Character AlertPrince and PauperI Just Want to Be NormalFictional CountryArranged MarriageSecret ChaserSweet BakerThe Rivaland 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Shout-Out, Identical Stranger, and Meaningful Name.