The Princess Diaries

Name: The Princess Diaries
Director: Garry Marshall
Released: 2001

Garry Marshall

2001

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Anne HathawayMia Thermopolis
Julie AndrewsQueen Clarisse Renaldi
Patrick John FluegerJeremiah Hart
Heather MatarazzoLilly Moscovitz
Hector ElizondoJoe
Mandy MooreLana Thomas
Caroline GoodallHelen Thermopolis
Robert SchwartzmanMichael Moscovitz
Erik von DettenJosh Bryant
Sean O'BryanPatrick O'Connell

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80
Los Angeles Times
This stylish Disney production is an ideal family film.
70
Village Voice
A modest, enjoyable fairy tale that easily outcharms its animated stablemates of the past decade.
70
Washington Post
Fitfully amusing comedy from director and one-time sitcom king Garry Marshall, the fantasy is alive and well among little girls of all ages.
63
Charlotte Observer
A mixed bag with a huge amount of heart.
50
Christian Science Monitor
Goes on much too long, stretching a modest story into a marathon that outlasts its welcome by about 30 minutes.
50
Boston Globe
Unfortunately, the filmmakers seem to have forgotten that comedy is a requisite feature in a comedy.
50
Miami Herald
If Andrews oozes regal poise and Hathaway radiates movie star allure -- and they do -- credit the actresses, not this flimsy fairy tale.
50
The New York Times
This is "Pretty Woman" for children.

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