7.1Summary
A poor boy named Tom Canty and Edward, the Prince of Wales exchange identities but events force the pair to experience each other's lives as well. The Prince and the Pauper, Mark Twain's novel about adventure and intrigue in the court of Henry VIII.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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Not for scares or brutality.
Cast
11 of 11 · most episodes first
James PurefoyMiles Hendon
John BoweThe Duke of Somerset/The Earl of Hertford
Peter JeffreyThe Duke of Norfolk
Richenda CareyLady Milford
Douglas ReithChamberlain
Sophia MylesLady Jane Grey
Lucy SpeedNan Canty
Keith MichellKing Henry VIII
Rupert FrazerSir Thomas Seymour
John JuddJohn Canty
Mark ChapmanVillager 1 (uncredited)
Crew
- Directors
- Andrew Morgan
Everyone
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Facts
November 10, 1996 · December 15, 1996 · Ended
- First aired
- November 10, 1996
- Last aired
- December 15, 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Available in
- 2 countries
Tropes
Good Smoking, Evil Smoking, Furry Ear Dissonance, Character Development +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?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.1).
Is The Prince and the Pauper okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch The Prince and the Pauper?
3 h
About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1996.
Will I feel good after watching The Prince and the Pauper?
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.
What tropes does The Prince and the Pauper use?
TV Tropes lists 115 tropes for it, including Good Smoking, Evil Smoking, Furry Ear Dissonance, and Character Development.