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The Princess Diaries (2001)

“She rocks. She rules. She reigns.”

7.0/10 · 5,381 votes 1h 55m g ComedyRomanceFamily

#40 of 148 films from 2001 #767 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Garry Marshall · Written by Meg Cabot, Gina Wendkos

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Overview

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.

Cast

Anne Hathawayas Mia Thermopolis
Julie Andrewsas Queen Clarisse Renaldi
Patrick John Fluegeras Jeremiah Hart
Heather Matarazzoas Lilly Moscovitz
Héctor Elizondoas Joe
Mandy Mooreas Lana Thomas
Caroline Goodallas Helen Thermopolis
Robert Schwartzmanas Michael Moscovitz
Erik von Dettenas Josh Bryant
Sean O'Bryanas Patrick O'Connell
Sandra Ohas Vice Principal Gupta
Kathleen Marshallas Charlotte Kutaway
Mindy Burbanoas Ms. Harbula
Kimleigh Smithas Ms. Wells

Facts

Release dateAugust 3, 2001
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) — about the same as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$37,000,000
Box office$165,335,153 (4.5× budget)
IMDbtt0247638

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Questions

How long is The Princess Diaries?
The Princess Diaries runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is The Princess Diaries worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 5,381 votes, which places it #40 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 74%) and #767 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Princess Diaries?
The Princess Diaries was directed by Garry Marshall. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pretty Woman (1990), Overboard (1987), Frankie and Johnny (1991).
Who stars in The Princess Diaries?
Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis; Julie Andrews as Queen Clarisse Renaldi; Patrick John Flueger as Jeremiah Hart; Heather Matarazzo as Lilly Moscovitz; Héctor Elizondo as Joe; Mandy Moore as Lana Thomas.
What is The Princess Diaries rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Princess Diaries?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3706.

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