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The Princess and the Frog

  • 20092009
  • GG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Bruno Campos, Jim Cummings, Keith David, Jenifer Lewis, Anika Noni Rose, and Michael-Leon Wooley in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
A fairy tale set in Jazz Age-era New Orleans and centered on young Princess Tiana, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on an adventure through the bayous of Louisiana.
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A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses hi... Read allA waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
149K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,307
270
    • Ron Clements
    • John Musker
  • Writers
    • Ron Clements(story by)
    • John Musker(story by)
    • Greg Erb(story by)
  • Stars
    • Anika Noni Rose(voice)
    • Keith David(voice)
    • Oprah Winfrey(voice)
    • Ron Clements
    • John Musker
  • Writers
    • Ron Clements(story by)
    • John Musker(story by)
    • Greg Erb(story by)
  • Stars
    • Anika Noni Rose(voice)
    • Keith David(voice)
    • Oprah Winfrey(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 295User reviews
    • 233Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars

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    "Louis" from The Princess and the Frog
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    "Mama Odie" from The Princess and the Frog
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    The Princess and the Frog: "Kiss the Frog"
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    "Magic of the Bayou" from The Princess and the Frog
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    "A Return to the Animated Musical" from The Princess and the Frog
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    The Princess & the Frog – "Disney’s Newest Princess"
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    The Princess & the Frog – "Leaping Love Story"
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    The Princess & the Frog – Story Featurette
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    Bruno Campos and Anika Noni Rose in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    Anika Noni Rose in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    Michael-Leon Wooley in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    Anika Noni Rose in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    Bruno Campos and Anika Noni Rose in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    Bruno Campos and Keith David in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    Bruno Campos and Anika Noni Rose in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    Bruno Campos and Anika Noni Rose in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    Jim Cummings in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    Keith David in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    Bruno Campos and Anika Noni Rose in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    Jim Cummings and Anika Noni Rose in The Princess and the Frog (2009)

    Top cast

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    Anika Noni Rose
    Anika Noni Rose
    • Tiana
    • (voice)
    Keith David
    Keith David
    • Dr. Facilier
    • (voice)
    Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey
    • Eudora
    • (voice)
    Bruno Campos
    Bruno Campos
    • Prince Naveen
    • (voice)
    Michael-Leon Wooley
    Michael-Leon Wooley
    • Louis
    • (voice)
    Jennifer Cody
    Jennifer Cody
    • Charlotte La Bouff
    • (voice)
    Jim Cummings
    Jim Cummings
    • Ray
    • (voice)
    Peter Bartlett
    Peter Bartlett
    • Lawrence
    • (voice)
    Jenifer Lewis
    Jenifer Lewis
    • Mama Odie
    • (voice)
    Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard
    • James
    • (voice)
    John Goodman
    John Goodman
    • 'Big Daddy' La Bouff
    • (voice)
    Elizabeth Dampier
    • Young Tiana
    • (voice)
    Breanna Brooks
    • Young Charlotte
    • (voice)
    Ritchie Montgomery
    Ritchie Montgomery
    • Reggie
    • (voice)
    Don Hall
    Don Hall
    • Darnell
    • (voice)
    Paul Briggs
    Paul Briggs
    • Two Fingers
    • (voice)
    Jerry Kernion
    Jerry Kernion
    • Mr. Henry Fenner
    • (voice)
    Corey Burton
    Corey Burton
    • Mr. Harvey Fenner
    • (voice)
      • Ron Clements
      • John Musker
    • Writers
      • Ron Clements(story by) (screenplay by)
      • John Musker(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Greg Erb(story by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is Walt Disney Animation Studio's first musical film in which all of the voice actors do both the speaking and singing parts since Beauty and the Beast (1991).
    • Goofs
      Tiana is left-handed, but sometimes uses her right hand for writing and kitchen work. For much of European and American history, society considered using the left hand to be sinful or unnatural, so "lefties" often felt compelled to use the right hand in polite company.
    • Quotes

      Tiana: [She and Naveen are floating above trees by balloons] Voodoo? You mean to tell me all this happened because you were messing with the Shadow Man?

      Prince Naveen: He was very charismatic!

      Tiana: [groans] It serves me right for wishing on stars. The ONLY way to get what you want in this world is through hard work.

      Prince Naveen: Hard work? Why... why would a princess need to work hard?

      Tiana: Huh? Oh, I'm not a princess. I'm a waitress.

      Prince Naveen: A waitress? Well no wonder the kiss did not work! You lied to me!

      Tiana: I - I never said I was a princess.

      Prince Naveen: You never said you were a w- a waitress! You were wearing a crown!

      Tiana: It was a costume party, you spoiled little rich boy!

      Prince Naveen: Oh, oh yes, oh ye-? Well, the egg is on your face, alright, because I do not have any riches!

      Tiana: [shocked] What?

      Prince Naveen: I am completely broke! Hahaha!

      [branches begin popping the balloons]

      Prince Naveen: Uh-oh...

    • Connections
      Edited into The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Star Trek/Rudo y Cursi/Next Day Air (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Never Knew I Needed
      Written and Performed by Ne-Yo

      Produced by Chuck Harmony

      Co-produced by Ne-Yo

      Recorded by Maejor (as Bei Maejor)

      Assisted by Chris Utley

      Mixed by Kevin 'KD' Davis

      Ne-Yo appears courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group

    User reviews295

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    9/10
    2D Animation is Back! Blue Skies and Sunshine Guaranteed!
    The Princess and the Frog is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. It marks Walt Disney Animation Studio's return to 2D animation, to recapture the era of amazing movies like The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast – timeless tales that have reached audiences across the world. However, unlike these previous movies, The Princess and the Frog does something new. It's an updated take on the classic fairy tale, set in Jazzy New Orleans filled with witch doctors, Maldonian princes, southern lovesick daughters, Jazz playing alligators and even Cajun fireflies! In the midst of all this jazz is Disney's first black princess, Tiana, and her story.

    Tiana is a young girl who wants to follow her father's dream and open up her very own restaurant. She works hard, never taking a chance on Prince Charming to sweep her off her feet - she is a realist Disney 'princess' - and that makes her stand apart from the rest. And speaking of breaking from tradition, Prince Naveen is another fresh take on the classic Disney prince. He gets a fair amount of screen time and shows us that princes are more than just stuffy suits. The pair has great chemistry as frogs and their intertwining journey is full of laughs and heart tingling moments sprinkled with some good old Disney magic. Disney Animation Studios has pulled it off again; they have conjured up something fresh and new and have made it entertaining. Perhaps we can expect greater things for the future because this is a pretty good start.

    One of the strongest aspects of this musical is, of course, the music! Randy Newman has provided an array of songs, from bouncy piano songs to gospel to Broadway. There is no one single style of music and Newman serves up a diverse platter accompanied by stunning animation. There are several songs in the movie, perhaps more than needed, but all catchy while bringing a yet another flavor to New Orleans. The downside to these songs is that they are many, short and have the task of pushing story. Their presence feels like designated intervals, sometimes jarring up moments which could have been executed wonderfully without any song.

    Pacing and story are the main challenges The Princess and the Frog faces. Too much happens and it happens too fast. There is an engaging plot, obstacles are overcome through action and songs also push the story forward. This leaves us very little time for dwelling in scene. I personally think this is why the movie doesn't feel quite up to par with The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty or The Lion King – there are very few moments which rely on deeper truths or engage with characters' inner struggles and relationships. I wish the directors would have slowed down and let us have a bit more interaction rather than relying on action and songs to advance plot. Also, some crucial events relied on coincidence when they could've been worked into the plot more skillfully. Despite these minor drawbacks, the Princess and the Frog still delivers an entertaining story.

    Personally, I think the darker a Disney film is, the more interesting it will be. It lends a sense of reality and tells me that despite its catchy songs and humor, the movie takes itself seriously. Princess and the Frog definitely takes itself seriously. One of the main reasons I wanted to see this film was because of Dr. Facilier. He makes the film tastefully dark and shows us that even a Disney story can chill audiences. The voodoo world is intoxicating, full of intrigue and Facilier's theme song tells us he is a villain with style rivaling the likes of Jafar or Scar. However, unlike the previous villains, Facillier doesn't constantly trump the heroes after his first appearance. Villains kind of get a backseat in the movie - some people might not like this so beware!

    Despite its darker side, the movie is surprisingly funny and downright hilarious. Like the old classics, the movie is timeless in a way. It doesn't reference any modern pop culture. There are lots of things that made audiences laugh, some more than others. There is no one type of humor strung throughout the whole film. Without giving anything away, I would also like to say the humor gets pretty risqué at times but it's welcoming because it tells us Disney is not excluding anyone from the audience.

    There are some very spectacular moments of animation in this film. The characters are drawn in the 90's classic Disney style and don't have extremely stylized or exaggerated features that we've seen in later works like Emperor's New groove or Home on the Range. This blast from the past is a breath of fresh air. 2D animation is here to stay.
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    • PirateWolfy
    • Dec 8, 2009

    FAQ7

    • Is "The Princess and the Frog" based on a book?
    • Is a copy of the Grimm Brothers' "The Frog Prince" available to read online?
    • When and where does this film take place?

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 2009 (United States)
      • United States
      • Official site
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Walt Disney Feature Animation - 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Animation Studios
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    • 1 hour 37 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Atmos

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