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The Princess Diaries

2001·Movie
1h 55min·G

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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and cringe comedy

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Growing up and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

She rocks. She rules. She reigns.

A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne.
Heartwarming Coming-of-AgeClassic Rom-ComCinderella ArchetypeMother-Daughter BondTeen Social AnxietyRoyal Fantasy LightFeel-Good Comfort WatchJulie Andrews CharmEarly 2000s NostalgiaTransformation Narrative

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Where can I stream The Princess Diaries legally?

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

Is The Princess Diaries worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Princess Diaries rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Princess Diaries?

1 h 55 min

The Princess Diaries runs 1 h 55 min.

Is The Princess Diaries based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Princess Diaries?

Critics51
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate The Princess Diaries higher (66) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Princess Diaries a box office hit?

Budget$37 million
Box office$165 million

Yes. It cost about $37 million to make and earned $165 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What language is The Princess Diaries in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Princess Diaries?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Princess Diaries in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Princess Diaries use?

Really Royalty RevealNice GuyTelevision GeographyCalling the Old Woman OutAcquired Situational NarcissismBroken PedestalJerkass Has a PointStealth InsultFriend to All ChildrenMy Car Hates MeAdaptation Dye-JobAdaptational Villainyand 116 more

TV Tropes lists 128 storytelling tropes for The Princess Diaries, including Really Royalty Reveal, Nice Guy, Television Geography.