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The Prince and the Pauper

1962Movie1 h 33 minG

TV Movie
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–60%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

In the London of 1537, two boys resembling each other exactly meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while. After many adventures, the prince regains his rightful identity and graciously makes his "twin" a ward of the court.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Don Chaffey
Written by
Mark Twain, Jack Whittingham
Produced by
Walt Disney
Music by
Tristram Cary

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Facts

March 11, 1962 · 1 h 33 min · G

Released
March 11, 1962
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Adventure, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

Non Sequitur, *Thud*, Wicked Weasel, Spanner in the Works +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Prince and the Pauper?"

Questions about The Prince and the Pauper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Prince and the Pauper?

Disney+

In the United States, The Prince and the Pauper streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is The Prince and the Pauper worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Prince and the Pauper okay for kids?

G

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

What tropes does The Prince and the Pauper use?

Non Sequitur, *Thud*Wicked WeaselSpanner in the WorksOut-of-Character AlertIdentical StrangerTook a Level in BadassCharacter DevelopmentThe CameoUndying LoyaltyLessons in SophisticationKnight of CerebusThe Comically Seriousand 100 more

TV Tropes lists 112 tropes for it, including Non Sequitur, *Thud*, Wicked Weasel, and Spanner in the Works.