The Princess Switch (2018)

Competing in a Christmas baking competition in Belgravia, a Chicago baker bumps into the prince's fiancée--who looks just like her. They switch lives for two days.

Director:

Mike Rohl

Writers:

Robin Bernheim (as Robin Bernheim Burger), Megan Metzger

Stars:

Vanessa Hudgens, Sam Palladio, Nick Sagar

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vanessa Hudgens	...	Stacy De Novo / Lady Margaret
Sam Palladio	...	Edward
Nick Sagar	...	Kevin
Alexa Adeosun	...	Olivia
Suanne Braun	...	Mrs. Donatelli
Mark Fleischmann	...	Frank
Sara Stewart	...	Queen Caroline
Pavel Douglas	...	King George
Amy Griffiths	...	Brianna
Robin Soans	...	Kindly Man
Ashley Emerson	...	Paul
Calli Taylor	...	Taylor (as Calliope Taylor)
Jo Cameron Brown	...	Mrs. McBride
Clara Ciobanu	...	Giselle
Oliver Lepadatu	...	Boy

Storyline

Stacy, a type-A planner with a penchant for schedules, takes a spontaneous trip to the charming land of Belgravia at the suggestion of her sous chef and best friend, Kevin. While preparing for the Royal Christmas Baking Contest, Stacy faces an identical stranger and a strange request. Free-spirited but royally obligated,all Duchess Margaret Delacourt really wants is one last chance to experience life as a "normal person" before she dutifully marries the Crown Prince of Belgravia. Stacy can give her that wish.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas | baking competition | lookalike | double | dual role | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

The oft-quoted John Lennon line, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans", is from the song "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" from his 1980 album, "Double Fantasy".

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Goofs

When Stacy (as Margaret) is asked to play the piano at the ball, there are no pedals on the grand piano.

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Connections

References A Christmas Prince (2017)

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Soundtracks

Jolly Switch
Written by Terry Frewer
Vocals by Sam Palladio and Claire Nordstrom
Courtesy of Joleyla Music

User Reviews

An enjoyable cheesy Christmas movie

Don't think too hard, this movie isn't meant to be taken seriously. A very cheesy, predictable, yet still pretty fun to watch when binging Christmas romance movie. No real villain or real stressful conflict, perfect for the holiday

Details

Official Sites:

Netflix [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 November 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Princess Switch

Filming Locations:

Carei, Satu Mare, Romania

Company Credits

Production Co:

Netflix, Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1