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The Princess Diaries (2001)

Film · 1h 55m · Rated G

Comedy, Family, Romance

A San Francisco teenager's ordinary life turns royally whimsical as she discovers her secret princess lineage.

Uplifting, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

The Princess Diaries parents guide

Mild language and nothing scary, about what a G should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is The Princess Diaries about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byGarry Marshall
StarringAnne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Heather Matarazzo, Caroline Goodall, Héctor Elizondo, Robert Schwartzman

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