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The Prince and Me

Original title: The Prince & Me
  • 20042004
  • PGPG
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
39K
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The Prince & Me (2004)
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  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Romance

At college Paige meets Eddie, a fellow student from Denmark, whom she first dislikes but later accepts, likes, and loves; he proves to be Crown Prince Edvard. Paige follows him to Copenhagen... Read allAt college Paige meets Eddie, a fellow student from Denmark, whom she first dislikes but later accepts, likes, and loves; he proves to be Crown Prince Edvard. Paige follows him to Copenhagen, and he follows her back to school with a plan.At college Paige meets Eddie, a fellow student from Denmark, whom she first dislikes but later accepts, likes, and loves; he proves to be Crown Prince Edvard. Paige follows him to Copenhagen, and he follows her back to school with a plan.

IMDb RATING
5.8/10
39K
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  • Director
    • Martha Coolidge
  • Writers
    • Mark Amin(story)
    • Katherine Fugate(story)
    • Jack Amiel(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Julia Stiles
    • Luke Mably
    • Miranda Richardson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martha Coolidge
  • Writers
    • Mark Amin(story)
    • Katherine Fugate(story)
    • Jack Amiel(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Julia Stiles
    • Luke Mably
    • Miranda Richardson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 166User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos2

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    Trailer 2:36
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    Photos55

    Miranda Richardson and Julia Stiles in The Prince & Me (2004)
    Luke Mably and Eliza Bennett in The Prince & Me (2004)
    Julia Stiles and Luke Mably in The Prince & Me (2004)
    Julia Stiles and Luke Mably in The Prince & Me (2004)
    Julia Stiles and Luke Mably in The Prince & Me (2004)
    Julia Stiles and Luke Mably in The Prince & Me (2004)
    Luke Mably in The Prince & Me (2004)
    Julia Stiles and Luke Mably in The Prince & Me (2004)
    Julia Stiles and Luke Mably in The Prince & Me (2004)
    James Fox and Luke Mably in The Prince & Me (2004)
    Julia Stiles and Ben Miller in The Prince & Me (2004)
    Luke Mably and Ben Miller in The Prince & Me (2004)

    Top cast

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    Julia Stiles
    Julia Stiles
    • Paige Morganas Paige Morgan
    Luke Mably
    Luke Mably
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Miranda Richardson
    Miranda Richardson
    • Queen Rosalindas Queen Rosalind
    Ben Miller
    Ben Miller
    • Sorenas Soren
    James Fox
    James Fox
    • King Haraaldas King Haraald
    Alberta Watson
    Alberta Watson
    • Amy Morganas Amy Morgan
    John Bourgeois
    John Bourgeois
    • Ben Morganas Ben Morgan
    Zachary Knighton
    Zachary Knighton
    • John Morganas John Morgan
    Stephen O'Reilly
    • Mike Morganas Mike Morgan
    • (as Steve O'Reilly)
    Elisabeth Waterston
    Elisabeth Waterston
    • Beth Curtisas Beth Curtis
    Eliza Bennett
    Eliza Bennett
    • Princess Arabellaas Princess Arabella
    Devin Ratray
    Devin Ratray
    • Scottyas Scotty
    Clare Preuss
    Clare Preuss
    • Staceyas Stacey
    Yaani King Mondschein
    Yaani King Mondschein
    • Amandaas Amanda
    • (as Yaani King)
    Eddie Irvine
    • Selfas Self
    Angelo Tsarouchas
    Angelo Tsarouchas
    • Stuas Stu
    Jacques Tourangeau
    Jacques Tourangeau
    • Professor Amielas Professor Amiel
    Joanne Baron
    Joanne Baron
    • Margueritte (Royal Designer)as Margueritte (Royal Designer)
    • Director
      • Martha Coolidge
    • Writers
      • Mark Amin(story)
      • Katherine Fugate(story) (screenplay)
      • Jack Amiel(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    At the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Paige, a pre-med student and a farm girl from Manitowoc, meets Eddie, a fellow student from Denmark, whom she first dislikes but later accepts, likes, and loves. Paige takes Eddie to her home for the Thanksgiving weekend. Paparazzi find and photograph the couple, and Paige learns that Eddie is truly Crown Prince Edvard. Failing health causes King Haraald to abdicate in favor of Edvard, so Eddie returns to Copenhagen, then Paige follows her heart to Copenhagen, where Edvard warmly welcomes her, takes her to the castle, and introduces her to the royal family. Queen Rosalind first expresses opposition to Paige but later relents; King Haraald soon warms to her; Edvard proposes, Paige accepts, and he gives her a ring. However, Paige recalls her previous dream of going to Doctors Without Borders, so she breaks off and returns to school. Still, though, Edvard shows up at Paige's graduation and suggests an alternate plan. —DocRushing
    • love
    • prince
    • king
    • denmark
    • wisconsin
    • 49 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Finding your inner princess can be such a royal pain.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some sex-related material and language
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      During a break from rehearsals in Toronto, Luke Mably (Eddie) and Ben Miller (Eddie's valet, Soren) went out while in character to the Four Seasons and convinced everyone that Mably was the Prince of Denmark. They were demanding tea and cake and had six waiters around them, bowing.
    • Goofs
      Eddie visits Paige's home at Thanksgiving in Wisconsin, yet it looks more like the middle of summer. By November, the trees would have dropped all their leaves and the average high temperature is in the mid 40s.
    • Quotes

      Paige: Denmark isn't ready for a Queen like me.

      Eddie: Well then they'll have to be. Because I am.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Kill Bill: Vol. 2/Walking Tall/Home on the Range/The Prince & Me (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Presidente
      by Ulises Lozano (as Joaquin Ulises Lozano Aguirre), Omar Góngora (as Juan Omar Gongora Rangel), and Carlos Cháirez (as Carlos Alberto Chairez Garcia)

      Performed by Kinky

      Courtesy of Sonic 360/Nettwerk America, LLC

    User reviews166

    Review
    Top review
    It's a fairytale, what more can I say?
    As transparent as it is absurd, "The Prince and Me" is nothing more than a regurgitation of the classic royalty-or-famous-person-meets--unsuspecting-commoner-and-they-fall-in-love- and-live-happily-ever-after fairytale that has been passed down from generation to generation. But thanks to the charms of the established young actress, Julia Stiles, and the new up and coming Brit, Luke Mably, mixed with the somehow amusing screenplay by the writers of the soon to come Kate Hudson picture "Raising Helen", "The Prince and Me," succeeds in its genre.

    Set in Wisconsin, Paige Morgan (Julia Stiles) is a driven pre-med student who is determined not to be weighed down by a careless romance, and Prince Edward (Luke Mably) of Denmark is the restless king to be who is avoiding royal responsibility to be a rebellious college kid in the States. Despite his odd, self absorbed manner, and trailing assistant, nobody seems to guess his true identity, and Paige believes he is a foreign exchange student. The magnetism between Stiles and Mably cannot be denied, and when their two opposite characters attract, there are definitely fireworks. The cat and mouse chase exposition is much more interesting than the over the top finale, but it helps develop the story so you are still paying attention at the end.

    And of course, Paige teaches Eddie about love and work ethic, while Eddie teaches Paige about poetry and the pains and pleasures of wealth and privilege. This dull, predictable, and recycled premise has been used many a time because with the right stars and right lighting, it easily reminds the audience of the innocence, joy, and surprises that are found in love. And that is truly the greatest story ever told, so why not tell it over and over and over and over again? Thus, an enjoyable cinema experience is practically guaranteed if you put the idea in capable hands.

    Modest humor and sincere characters bring the story to life. The glimpse into Denmark royalty is intriguing and believable, and the film's characters are impossible to dislike. Stiles and Mably give equally thorough performances and I wouldn't mind seeing them pair up again for a more thought-provoking project.

    Since the dialogue was satisfying, it is surprising the script at large wasn't a bit more realistic or original. But I assume that wasn't the aim, and am in a forgiving mood today.

    In fact, I am glad that "The Prince and Me" didn't attempt to venture into more dramatic territory, for that would be unnecessary, and merely pretentious. Director Martha Coolige knows what "The Prince and Me" is and she doesn't try to make it anything more, so it stays on track with an obvious and clear goal in mind.

    "The Prince and Me" won't change or challenge you, but it just may uplift you for the movie's duration plus two or three, maybe even five, minutes afterward, so why not pay the five to eight bucks? But if you seek more than temporary well wrapped candy, hunker in on the two leads or just avoid the picture completely.
    helpful•17
    9
    • Laura_Kyle
    • Apr 1, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 2, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Czech Republic
    • Languages
      • English
      • Danish
      • German
    • Also known as
      • The Prince & the Freshman
    • Filming locations
      • Frederiksborg Slot, Hillerød, Hovedstaden, Denmark
    • Production companies
      • Lions Gate Films
      • Sobini Films
      • Epsilon Motion Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $28,176,497
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,406,378
      • Apr 4, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $37,666,766
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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