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The Princess Diaries

  • 20012001
  • GG
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries (2001)
Mia Thermopolis has just found out that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. With her friends Lilly and Michael Moscovitz in tow, she tries to navigate through the rest of her sixteenth year.
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Mia Thermopolis has just found out that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. With her friends Lilly and Michael Moscovitz in tow, she tries to navigate through the rest of her ... Read allMia Thermopolis has just found out that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. With her friends Lilly and Michael Moscovitz in tow, she tries to navigate through the rest of her sixteenth year.Mia Thermopolis has just found out that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. With her friends Lilly and Michael Moscovitz in tow, she tries to navigate through the rest of her sixteenth year.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
143K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,011
95
  • Director
    • Garry Marshall
  • Writers
    • Meg Cabot(novel)
    • Gina Wendkos(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Julie Andrews
    • Anne Hathaway
    • Hector Elizondo
Top credits
  • Director
    • Garry Marshall
  • Writers
    • Meg Cabot(novel)
    • Gina Wendkos(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Julie Andrews
    • Anne Hathaway
    • Hector Elizondo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 351User reviews
    • 102Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 11 nominations

    Videos5

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:10
    Official Trailer
    'The Princess Diaries' | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:18
    'The Princess Diaries' | Anniversary Mashup
    The Princess Diaries: 10th Anniversary Edition 2-Movie Collection
    Clip 0:53
    The Princess Diaries: 10th Anniversary Edition 2-Movie Collection
    The Princess Diaries: 10th Anniversary Edition 2-Movie Collection
    Clip 1:55
    The Princess Diaries: 10th Anniversary Edition 2-Movie Collection
    How Well Do Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson Know Their IMDb Pages?
    Video 3:19
    How Well Do Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson Know Their IMDb Pages?

    Photos171

    Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, and Larry Miller in The Princess Diaries (2001)
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    Julie Andrews in The Princess Diaries (2001)
    Anne Hathaway and Erik von Detten in The Princess Diaries (2001)
    Erik von Detten in The Princess Diaries (2001)
    Julie Andrews, Hector Elizondo, and Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries (2001)
    Anne Hathaway and Caroline Goodall in The Princess Diaries (2001)
    Caroline Goodall in The Princess Diaries (2001)
    Robert Schwartzman in The Princess Diaries (2001)
    Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries (2001)
    Heather Matarazzo and Robert Schwartzman in The Princess Diaries (2001)
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    Top cast

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    Julie Andrews
    Julie Andrews
    • Queen Clarisse Renaldias Queen Clarisse Renaldi
    Anne Hathaway
    Anne Hathaway
    • Mia Thermopolisas Mia Thermopolis
    Hector Elizondo
    Hector Elizondo
    • Joeas Joe
    Heather Matarazzo
    Heather Matarazzo
    • Lilly Moscovitzas Lilly Moscovitz
    Mandy Moore
    Mandy Moore
    • Lana Thomasas Lana Thomas
    Caroline Goodall
    Caroline Goodall
    • Mia's Mom, Helenas Mia's Mom, Helen
    Robert Schwartzman
    Robert Schwartzman
    • Michael Moscovitzas Michael Moscovitz
    Erik von Detten
    Erik von Detten
    • Student Josh Bryantas Student Josh Bryant
    • (as Erik Von Detten)
    Patrick John Flueger
    Patrick John Flueger
    • Student Jeremiah Hartas Student Jeremiah Hart
    • (as Patrick Flueger)
    Sean O'Bryan
    Sean O'Bryan
    • Teacher Mr. O'Connellas Teacher Mr. O'Connell
    Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh
    • Vice Principal Guptaas Vice Principal Gupta
    Kathleen Marshall
    Kathleen Marshall
    • Charlotte Kutawayas Charlotte Kutaway
    Mindy Burbano
    Mindy Burbano
    • Gym Teacher Harbulaas Gym Teacher Harbula
    Kimleigh Smith
    Kimleigh Smith
    • Music Teacher Wellsas Music Teacher Wells
    • (as Kim Leigh)
    Elizabeth Gudenrath
    Elizabeth Gudenrath
    • Cheerleader Annaas Cheerleader Anna
    • (as Beth Anne Garrison)
    Bianca Lopez
    Bianca Lopez
    • Cheerleader Fontanaas Cheerleader Fontana
    Tamara Levinson
    • Cheerleader Lupeas Cheerleader Lupe
    Lenore Thomas Douglas
    Lenore Thomas Douglas
    • Cable Show Student Melissaas Cable Show Student Melissa
    • (as Lenore Thomas)
    • Director
      • Garry Marshall
    • Writers
      • Meg Cabot(novel)
      • Gina Wendkos(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The scene where Mia slips and falls in the bleachers was real. Anne Hathaway had slipped on a puddle while doing the scene, and director Garry Marshall thought it was so funny, he inserted it in the final cut.
    • Goofs
      When Paolo sets out to brush Mia's hair, he orders his assistant "Helga" to hand him the brush in make-believe German. He says, "Brüste, Helga," which translates as, "Breasts, Helga." The correct word for "brush" in German is "Bürste".
    • Quotes

      Eduard Christoff Philippe GÈrard Renaldi, Prince of Genovia: [voiceover] Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all.

    • Crazy credits
      A couple of minutes into the end credits we see a shot of Mia on the soccer field sneaking up to the ball and trying to kick it. She misses the ball and falls down.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD contains 8 deleted scene which include:
      • Mia asking Queen Clarice what was her nickname in highschool.
      • Some shots of a puppet Mia being ordered about by Clarice which were inserted as Mia was late for her princess lesson.
      • Mia's history teacher visiting Mia's house and getting paint on his jacket. As he takes it off, Mia catches him shirtless.
      • Michael chatting with Mia on the school roof and removing an eyelash from her face.
      • Michael and Mia sharing a pizza with M&M's on it.
      • A scene that was supposed to show what the drunk man supposedly did at the last banquet-using a harp to slice eggs.
      • Josh telling Mia how everyone at the beach party was waiting for him to do something so they could mimic him. Josh starts inventing a banana dance in which everyone copies and starts doing.
      • Lana being exposed to the press for claiming she was Mia's best friend when she wasn't.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Rush Hour 2/The Princess Diaries/Original Sin (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      SuperGirl
      Written by Krystal Harris (as Krystal Harris), J. Morant, and Jimmy Harry

      Performed by Krystal Harris (as Krystal Harris)

      Courtesy of KBNHA Records

    User reviews351

    Review
    Top review
    A surprise treat!
    When I was 32 years old, back in 2001 when this movie came out, I took my then 7 year old daughter to see this move. As a parent I often have to suffer through books my children read to me, music they like, and television shows & movies that I have no desire to see. The previews made this movie look like the standard Disney channel fluff I occasionally have to endure. However, I found that I actually enjoyed this movie.

    Garry Marshall basically redressed his PRETTY WOMAN storyline for kids. He even brought in Hector Elizondo, the hotel manager in PW, as the head security officer for the Queen of Genovia, who is played by Julie Andrews. The story also has aspects of the LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY novel in it.

    The story is not all that original. A long lost heir to the throne of Genovia has been identified as a klutzy teenager who lives in San Francisco. The Queen of Genovia goes to San Francisco and attempts to persuade her to come back to Genovia and take her place as a princess of the realm. From their the typical hijinks ensue. The princess gets an education in proper royal behavior & procedures. The Queen learns to loosen up and relax. Princess Mia also struggles between dating the school jock, who ignored her before she became famous and dating an unpopular guy who has been her friend for years.

    The story is predictable and hold no real surprises. Despite this I still found myself enjoying the film. Julie Andrews did well in her role as the Queen and it was a treat to see her in another Disney film. I was surprised by how well Anne Hathaway did in her role as Princess Mia. She held her own against such performers as Andrews and Elizondo. This movie could have come off as cheezy but thanks to the director and skilled actors it proved to be a real treat. I remember back in 1990 when PW came out that girls thought it was so romantic that a hooker could find romance, true love and wealth. In my opinion PD is a much better role model. I'd rather have my little girl wishing she that she was heir to throne than a hooker who happens to find true love.

    Anyway, thanks to my daughter I discovered a film that I really enjoyed It is also because of her that I just saw the sequel, PD-2. It was even better than PD.
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    • Sep 7, 2004

    FAQ1

    • How exactly did Mia's father die?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 3, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Stream The Princess Diaries officially on Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia
    • Languages
      • English
      • Dutch
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Nhật Ký Công Chúa
    • Filming locations
      • Longford Castle, Bodenham, Salisbury, UK
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • BrownHouse Productions
      • Bottom of the Ninth Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $26,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $108,248,956
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,862,269
      • Aug 5, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $165,335,153
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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