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The Princess Diaries

G

Released Aug 3, 2001

1h 55m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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Shy San Francisco teenager Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is thrown for a loop when, from out of the blue, she learns the astonishing news that she's a real-life princess! As the heir apparent to the crown of the small European principality of Genovia, Mia begins a comical journey toward the throne when her strict and formidable grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews), shows up to give her "princess lessons."

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Critics Consensus

A charming, if familiar, makeover movie for young teenage girls.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Terrific fun for girls and their families, too.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Anna Smith

Empire Magazine

A light, uneven Pygmalion story that may win young girls over with its wish fulfilment theme and teen movie staples, but does not live up to the expectations created by the cast and director.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Derek Adams

Time Out

Notions of responsibility, surrogacy, rites of passage and the value of friendship are gone through, but the highlighting of modern tropes merely serves to emphasise the film's conventionality.

Feb 9, 2006

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

The Princess Diaries is as sappy as they come, a Pygmalion story told in Pollyanna terms. But sometimes sappy works, and this is one of those times.

Rated: B-

Apr 30, 2024

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

To say that both Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews are absolute perfection in The Princess Diaries would not be an understatement.

Aug 3, 2021

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Do Queen Clarisse and Joe succeed with their fair lady? Does Mia accept her destiny? Does she get her Prince Charming? Come on! This is Hollywood. This is Garry Marshall. This is a fairytale. This is once-upon-a-time. This is as good as it gets.

Nov 14, 2019

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alan g

Updated version of Cinderella. Even the fairy godmother can't save this one. Anne Hathaway is cute. Julie Andrews is wasted. Hector Elizondo as Julie Andrews secret love interest? Now that's a fairy tale.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Phillip P

Amazing a d entertaining film which shows us just why Anne Hathaway is a great actress.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Emery A

Typical teenage work with a lukewarm plot for two great actresses, they managed to bring personality to a tired plot that could have been easily forgettable.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Meydiana R

I loved this movie and although it may have been slightly cliché, the dialog was quite smart and it was quite a funny movie. I think that if you expect the movie to be Oscar worthy, it will obviously fall short. But as it only attempts to be a sweet story about a misfit 15 year old turned princess, it completely lives up to it's potential. I think that Julie Andrews completely made the movie and that Anne Hathaway also did an excellent job. The movie is great for people of all ages because it has a simplistic plot yet has great one liners and great repartee between the characters of the Queen and Princess Mia. I also think that the minor characters are great also because they provide even more comic relief

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/24

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erika l

i love princess diaries.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

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Jordan L

Princess Diaries is a fantastic movie that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great coming-of-age story. The choice of actors in this film is spot-on, and Anne Hathaway's portrayal of Princess Mia is simply outstanding. From beginning to end, the story line is unique and captivating, making it one of the greatest coming-of-age movies I have ever seen. If you're in the mood for a heartwarming film that will leave you feeling good, Princess Diaries is the perfect choice.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/23

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Garry Marshall

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Julie Andrews

Queen Clarisse Renaldi

Anne Hathaway

Mia Thermopolis

Héctor Elizondo

Joe

Heather Matarazzo

Lilly Moscovitz

Mandy Moore

Lana Thomas

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Synopsis

Shy San Francisco teenager Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is thrown for a loop when, from out of the blue, she learns the astonishing news that she's a real-life princess! As the heir apparent to the crown of the small European principality of Genovia, Mia begins a comical journey toward the throne when her strict and formidable grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews), shows up to give her "princess lessons."

Director: Garry Marshall
Screenwriter: Meg Cabot, Gina Wendkos
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Bottom of the Ninth Productions Inc., BrownHouse Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 3, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $108.2M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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