The Princess Diaries

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The Princess Diaries

G,

2001,

1h 55m,

Kids & Family/

Comedy

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68%

250,000+ Ratings

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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."

Critics Consensus

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

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Caroline Siede

Girl Culture (Substack)

Apr 27, 2026

What makes The Princess Diaries sparkle is that it realizes tween girls want to watch movies made with love and care just like everybody else.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 28, 2010

5/5

Terrific fun for girls and their families, too.

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Anna Smith

Empire Magazine

Dec 30, 2006

2/5

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.

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Branyan Towe

InSession Film

Sep 1, 2026

A+

The Princess Diaries still rules all these years later thanks to Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway.

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Codie Allen

fade in, breathe out (Substack)

Aug 3, 2026

5/ 5

Twenty-five years later, it still has the same charm, the same warmth, and the same ability to make you believe that maybe, just maybe, everyone deserves their own fairy-tale moment.

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Gissane Sophia

Lady Geeks Media

Jul 30, 2026

4/5

Fun, flirty, and wildly still quotable, The Princess Diaries remains a staple because of its cast and the nostalgia.

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Draco G

Apr 26, 2019

I've loved this movie since it came out, it's quirky, fun and heartwarming.. I love Anne's performance as well as Julie's, very entertaining

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Poe M

Apr 19, 2019

Maybe sad how much I enjoy this movie, but a strong cast and witty humor makes it a fun experience for everyone

Poe G

Jan 28, 2019

Funny,sweet and familiar

Harry M

Dec 31, 2018

This movie may have a 47% on here, but it will forever have a 100% in my heart.

Theodore G

Nov 19, 2018

Highly underrated film. One of the most underrated chick flicks ever. It's a cute movie that is very fun to watch. I don't get why most critics dislike this film, it was decent. Anne Hathaway was great in this movie! I love Anne Hathaway. Princess Mia is definitely her best role. Rating: 6.5/10

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Hermione P

Oct 25, 2018

Princess Diaries is surely one to please for the entire family, Mia Thermopolis's (Anne Hathaway) transformation from a shy, geeky 16-year-old to a fabulous Princess of a small European country has just enough humor, elegance, and positive messages for everyone. Set in mid-2000's San Francisco, Mia embarks on the transformation of a lifetime when her long lost grandmother Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews), Queen of Genova comes to the United States to bestow upon Mia the news that she is the sole heir to the throne. Thus, begins the whirlwind conversion involving intense princess lessons about leg crossing, ballroom dancing, and high heel wearing. This movie is worth the 115 minutes and keeps viewers engaged for its entirety. Princess Diaries is the perfect combination of family love and connection, humor, and rags to riches story which will be enjoyable for every viewer.

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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
Producer: Debra Chase, Whitney Houston, Mario Iscovich
Screenwriter: Meg Cabot, Gina Wendkos
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: BrownHouse Productions, Bottom of the Ninth Productions Inc.
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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