Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "pauper"

1. The 13th Warrior (1999)

R | 102 min | Action, Adventure, History

A man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador. Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on supplies, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a quest to banish a mysterious threat in a distant Viking land.

Directors: John McTiernan, Michael Crichton | Stars: Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi, Vladimir Kulich

Votes: 132,216 | Gross: $32.70M

2. Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper (2004 Video)

Not Rated | 85 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Inspired by Mark Twain's fascinating novel, Princess Anneliese finds an unexpected friendship when she meets her humble look-alike, Erika. Will the Princess and the Pauper thwart the plans of the Queen's scheming advisor, Preminger?

Director: William Lau | Stars: Kelly Sheridan, Melissa Lyons, Julie Stevens, Mark Hildreth

Votes: 9,308

3. Viridiana (1961)

Not Rated | 91 min | Drama

Viridiana, a young nun about to take her final vows, pays a visit to her widowed uncle at the request of her Mother Superior.

Director: Luis Buñuel | Stars: Silvia Pinal, Francisco Rabal, Fernando Rey, José Calvo

Votes: 26,155

4. Mood Indigo (2013)

Not Rated | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Wealthy, inventive bachelor Colin endeavors to find a cure for his lover Chloe after she's diagnosed with an unusual illness caused by a flower growing in her lungs.

Director: Michel Gondry | Stars: Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou, Gad Elmaleh, Omar Sy

Votes: 16,725 | Gross: $0.30M

5. The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)

Not Rated | 90 min | Horror, Sci-Fi

Having escaped execution and assumed an alias, Baron Frankenstein transplants his deformed underling's brain into a perfect body, but the result proves to be mortally perilous.

Director: Terence Fisher | Stars: Peter Cushing, Francis Matthews, Eunice Gayson, Michael Gwynn

Votes: 6,126

6. The Prince and the Pauper (1937)

Approved | 118 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A poor boy named Tom Canty and the Prince of Wales exchange identities but events force the pair to experience each other's lives as well.

Directors: William Keighley, William Dieterle | Stars: Errol Flynn, Claude Rains, Henry Stephenson, Barton MacLane

Votes: 2,886

7. Cousin Bette (1998)

R | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

When her sister dies in 1846, Bette moves from the château to Paris to work as a theater seamstress. She helps a handsome, starving artist. When her niece lures him away from her, she plans a devious revenge.

Director: Des McAnuff | Stars: Jessica Lange, Elisabeth Shue, Bob Hoskins, Geraldine Chaplin

Votes: 2,839 | Gross: $1.20M

8. Washington Square (1997)

PG | 115 min | Drama, Romance

In this adaptation of the Henry James novel set in 19th-century New York City, a wealthy spinster with an overbearing father is pursued by a handsome fortune hunter who may be only after her money.

Director: Agnieszka Holland | Stars: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Albert Finney, Maggie Smith, Ben Chaplin

Votes: 3,638 | Gross: $1.71M

9. Beloved Sisters (2014)

Not Rated | 138 min | Drama, History, Romance

The 18th century literary genius Friedrich Schiller falls in love with the sisters Charlotte and Caroline von Lengefeld. After a passionate summer together in a menage a trois, jealousy and rivalry endanger their union.

Director: Dominik Graf | Stars: Hannah Herzsprung, Florian Stetter, Henriette Confurius, Claudia Messner

Votes: 1,599 | Gross: $0.05M

10. To koroidaki tis prigipessas (1972)

105 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

An impoverished patrician and the neighbourhood's belle who loves to play with the honest feelings of her fervent admirer comes face to face with her worst fear. But, does true love ever die? Can a princess ever fall for a pauper?

Director: Giannis Dalianidis | Stars: Stavros Paravas, Hronis Exarhakos, Betty Arvaniti, Eleni Prokopiou

Votes: 248

11. A Neighborhood Named 'The Dream' (1961)

95 min | Drama

The stories of poor people living in a neighborhood in Athens and their difficulties.

Director: Alekos Alexandrakis | Stars: Alekos Alexandrakis, Manos Katrakis, Aliki Georgouli, Spyros Mousouris

Votes: 945

12. Mantepse ti kano... ta vradya (1984)

85 min | Comedy

Kosmas only expertise is begging for money. After creating his own school for beggars he gets in trouble with a couple of professional thieves.

Director: Yiannis Hartomatzidis | Stars: Stathis Psaltis, Kaiti Finou, Rena Pagrati, Nikos Rizos

Votes: 330

13. Kismet (1930)

Passed | 90 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Musical

Hajj, a rascally beggar on the periphery of the court of Baghdad, schemes to marry his daughter to royalty and to win the heart of the queen of the castle himself.

Director: John Francis Dillon | Stars: Otis Skinner, Loretta Young, David Manners, Sidney Blackmer

Votes: 84

14. Joanna (1925)

Passed | 80 min | Comedy, Romance

Joanna Manners is a flapper with a million-dollar figure, million-dollar looks, and a million dollars in cash. She falls in love with John Wilmore, a guy who hasn't got a dime nor a pot to ... See full summary »

Director: Edwin Carewe | Stars: Dorothy Mackaill, Jack Mulhall, Paul Nicholson, George Fawcett

15. The Game of Juan's Life (2009)

80 min | Drama

The Game of Juan's Life explores two hours in the life of Juan Reyes, known to others as Erwin. Juan is a 25 year who just found his way to Manila three years ago. Erwin has tried his hand ... See full summary »

Director: Joselito Altarejos | Stars: Kei Ramos, Jhon Cris Magcamit, Angeli Bayani, Ray An Dulay

Votes: 29

16. Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! (1992)

Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Episode 1: Mahiwagang Banga Decapitated, murdered and buried in the jar, the witch doctor promised to come back and seek revenge. 100 years later, the jar arrived in a family who faces ... See full summary »

Director: Efren Jarlego | Stars: Rina Reyes, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Delia Razon, Sammy Lagmay

Votes: 24

17. John Law and the Mississippi Bubble (1979)

10 min | Animation, Short, Biography

In early eighteenth century France, a man devises a scheme that makes many Frenchmen rich, but falls apart.

Director: Richard Condie | Stars: Stanley Jackson, Randy Woods, Robert Duncan, Ishu Patel

Votes: 41

18. Samson (1915)

Passed | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Murice Brachard, a dock laborer, rises to be a "Samson" of finance with terrific power and a primordial ferocity, which he needs when his wife spurns his devotion, and people he trusts try ... See full summary »

Director: Edgar Lewis | Stars: William Farnum, Maude Gilbert, Edgar L. Davenport, Agnes Everett

19. Le petit poucet (1954 TV Movie)

39 min | Fantasy

A song and dance version of the tale of Tom Thumb.

Director: Jean-Paul Carrère | Stars: Jacques Charon, Jean Témerson, Laurence Badie, Jean-Jacques Steen

20. Sabina (1963)

Comedy

Double-barreled action comedy treat.

Director: Jose De Villa | Stars: Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, Lito Legaspi, Bella Flores

21. Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–2022)
Episode: Cupcake (2011)

TV-14 | Biography, Drama, Romance

Daniella (Abby Bautista), a rich kid, is content playing alone in the house since her parents have provided her with all the material things that she asks for. But her sheltered life begins... See full summary »

Director: Nuel C. Naval | Stars: Abby Bautista, Amy Nobleza, Lotlot De Leon, Ana Capri

22. Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–2022)
Episode: Tsinelas (2011)

TV-14 | Biography, Drama, Romance

Edgar (AJ Perez), an orphaned teenager who will take his younger brother, Dagul (Bugoy Cariño), on a journey from Novaliches to Samar by foot. With no money in their pockets, the two will ... See full summary »

Director: Dado C. Lumibao | Stars: AJ Perez, Bugoy Cariño, Rochelle Barrameda, Diana Malahay

23. Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013–2014)
Episode: Heart of Stone (2013)

TV-14 | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Will Scarlet and Anastasia pass into Wonderland only to discover it isn't what they imagined; the Red Queen gains her royal status.

Director: Paul A. Edwards | Stars: Sophie Lowe, Michael Socha, Peter Gadiot, Emma Rigby

Votes: 305

24. Victoria (2016–2019)
Episode: Warp and Weft (2017)

TV-PG | 47 min | Biography, Drama, History

Moved by the plight of a silk weaver in Spitalfields, Victoria throws a lavish medieval ball at the palace with all attendees wearing outfits made in the impoverished area. Though a success the event outrages the public.

Director: Geoffrey Sax | Stars: Nigel Lindsay, Leo Suter, Gavin Marshall, Tommy Rodger

Votes: 640