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Princess Protection Program

  • TV Movie
  • 2009
  • TV-G
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
28K
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Princess Protection Program (2009)
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A princess whose country has been invaded goes into hiding in Louisiana, where she has to learn to act like an ordinary teenager.A princess whose country has been invaded goes into hiding in Louisiana, where she has to learn to act like an ordinary teenager.A princess whose country has been invaded goes into hiding in Louisiana, where she has to learn to act like an ordinary teenager.

  • Director
    • Allison Liddi-Brown
  • Writers
    • Annie DeYoung
    • David Morgasen
  • Stars
    • Demi Lovato
    • Selena Gomez
    • Nicholas Braun
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    28K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Allison Liddi-Brown
    • Writers
      • Annie DeYoung
      • David Morgasen
    • Stars
      • Demi Lovato
      • Selena Gomez
      • Nicholas Braun
    • 37User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato
    • Rosalinda…
    Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez
    • Carter
    Nicholas Braun
    Nicholas Braun
    • Ed
    Molly Hagan
    Molly Hagan
    • The Director
    Johnny Ray Rodriguez
    Johnny Ray Rodriguez
    • General Magnus Kane
    Jamie Chung
    Jamie Chung
    • Chelsea
    Samantha Droke
    Samantha Droke
    • Brooke
    Robert Adamson
    Robert Adamson
    • Donny
    Kevin G. Schmidt
    Kevin G. Schmidt
    • Bull
    Dale Dickey
    Dale Dickey
    • Helen
    Sully Diaz
    • Sophia
    Tom Verica
    Tom Verica
    • Joe Mason
    Jessenia Da Silva
    • Chloe
    • (as Jessenia Da Silva Rios)
    Ángel Vázquez
    • Dimitri
    • (as Angel Vázquez)
    Ricardo Alvarez
    • Señor Elegante
    Brian Tester
    Brian Tester
    • Principal Burkle
    Cristina Soler
    • Latina Lunch Lady
    Magda Rodriguez
    Magda Rodriguez
    • Mademoiselle Devereux
    • Director
      • Allison Liddi-Brown
    • Writers
      • Annie DeYoung
      • David Morgasen
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    5supernick-3

    So typical Disney, it might have been animated

    Adults be warned: if you don't have kids, or if you don't enjoy yourself when they do, then you need not watch this movie. If you want to feel young again, go watch Star Trek or something.

    This is Disney in its lightest form, without pain, just some bullying at most. This goes for the school environment as well as for the international political environment. Sure, Mr. Evil himself is about as scary as the lion Alex in Madagascar. He did a good job though, learning from cartoon characters, which I'm sure is a Disney trademark.

    Also, don't focus on the international part. I speak both French and Spanish, and it hurts me to see them massacred so much. On the other hand, it makes me think I'd make excellent royalty. Apart from the caring part, that is.

    The acting is not as bad as described by others. Actually, everybody seems to be having a good time, hoping it wears off to the audience. It works, sometimes. I liked the camera-work, the attention paid to dressing details, the displays of dignity and style. Also, when I said that it was a light movie, I also meant that there's no scenes at night. Vampires abstain.

    Nah, it's not like this movie is advisory entertainment, but when they throw all these kid musicals on your plate, it's nice to have something else for dinner. But, again, be in the right mood, or with the right (very young) people.
    5SnoopyStyle

    Fine actresses in silly story

    Carter Mason (Selena Gomez) only has her father Joe (Tom Verica). He goes away to protect princess Rosalinda Montoya (Demi Lovato). General Magnus Kane (Johnny Ray) takes over her country. She escapes with colonel Mason under the International Princess Protection Program. She is relocated to live with Joe in Louisiana under the new identity of Rosie Gonzalez. Now she must adjust to high school life in America while being harassed by mean girl Chelsea (Jamie Chung).

    The premise is silly. It's nothing unexpected from Disney. One must accept the stupidity and go on with the movie. This is about the performances of the two girls and their chemistry. They are good actresses and they have good screen presence. They are compatible together. They're really the only saving grace in an otherwise weak high shool movie.
    6lisafordeay

    This is a rip off of Princess Diaries

    Every time I watch this movie I always think of Princess diaries cause you've got a girl who is a princess she runs away from her country and befriends a girl named Carter(Selena Gomez) and she learns what its like as an ordinary girl. The plot is easy enough to follow but the ending is a bit of a letdown. I saw it on Disney Channel so many times I think it was a nice film suitable for teenagers who are 12 up.

    Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez star in this fairytale all about friendship and being royal.

    The cast is OK Selena Gomez was alright and Demi Lovato was a real princess.The music is average and the whole story is a bit like Cinderella meets princess diaries in a way.

    If you have any one who loves fairy tales and who likes DCOM's then I suggest that you should see it.

    I'll give it a 6/10 as it was a decent flick with an OK message.
    7mattkratz

    Decent and formulaic

    This is a pretty good formulaic movie from the Disney people as a princess gets placed in a witness relocation program and relocated to a teen's family in Louisiana. She has to try and fit into high school life with fairly funny results. Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato make a good team in the lead roles. My favorite scenes are the hamburger scene and the yogurt store scene. You might like this if you are a Disney fan.

    ** 1/2 out of ****
    9rickchanot

    A very good picture for children's and parents!

    My 2 daughters (ages:9 and 6)and I saw the movie and we like it. I am in disagreement with the comments that said that the movie is bored or without good argument. Remember that this movie is for children, specially for girls. Selena Gomez and Demy Lovato are excellent actresses and in the movie they act very well. The locations are good, the castle, the school and the house in "Luisianna". It's not necessary make the picture in it. In my opinion is an entertained, funny and good movie and I expect that the creators of the movie don't read comments that do not contribute anything and they are not the opinion of the majority. The children are the best judges because the movie is made for them. Bearing a grudge they see the movie. And my daughters recommended.

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    • Trivia
      Originally Selena Gomez was cast as Rosie and Demi Lovato was cast as Carter. Later they decided to switch their parts and they were in fact both happier with the final casting.
    • Goofs
      When Chelsea and Brooke are in the gym reading the magazine article, as they walk away from the camera out the door you can see their microphone packs clipped under their shirts on their hips.
    • Quotes

      Carter Mason: A normal dad would go to a foreign country on a secret mission and bring his daughter back a T-shirt, not a person.

    • Crazy credits
      There is another edition of Princess Protection Program where the movie ends with Carter and Rosie joining the Princess Protection Program and travelling in a helicopter.
    • Connections
      Featured in Demi Lovato: Stay Strong (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      One and the Same
      Written by Vitamin C, Michael Kotch, and David Derby

      Performed by Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato

      Produced by Mitch Allen

      Courtesy of Walt Disney Records

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 26, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • DisneyNOW
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Програма захисту принцес
    • Filming locations
      • Colegio San José, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico(Prom Scene, Helicopter escape, etc.)
    • Production companies
      • Disney Channel
      • Rainforest Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • 4:3

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