The Princess Diaries
A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne.
Critics Sentiment
Mia arrives rain soaked but accepts role as Princess of Genovia
Mia embarrasses herself badly at her first formal state dinner
The film recovers strongly from Mia's embarrassing state dinner (4.9) to the touching grandmother-granddaughter bonding moments (7.4), a swing of 2.5 points.
Critics found The Princess Diaries to be a charming if predictable fairy tale, with strong performances from Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway elevating familiar material. The film builds from a modest opening through some awkward middle sections to a genuinely satisfying emotional climax. While reviewers noted formulaic elements and occasional pacing issues, most appreciated the film's heart and Hathaway's compelling transformation.
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Anne Hathaway
Mia Thermopolis
Julie Andrews
Queen Clarisse Renaldi
Heather Matarazzo
Lilly Moscovitz
Caroline Goodall
Helen Thermopolis
Héctor Elizondo
Joe
Robert Schwartzman
Michael Moscovitz
Erik von Detten
Josh Bryant
Patrick John Flueger
Jeremiah Hart
Sandra Oh
Vice Principal Gupta
Mandy Moore
Lana Thomas
Sean O'Bryan
Patrick O'Connell
Kathleen Marshall
Charlotte Kutaway
Kimleigh Smith
Ms. Wells
Mindy Burbano
Ms. Harbula
Elizabeth Gudenrath
Anna
Bianca Lopez
Fontana
Tamara Levinson
Lupe
Lenore Thomas
Melissa
Erik Bragg
Bobby Bad
Meredith Shevory
Meredith
Crew
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