A Little Princess (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
A Little Princess is a 1995 fantasy drama directed by Alfonso Cuarón, starring Liam Cunningham, Liesel Matthews and Eleanor Bron. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $10 million worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 83 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Alfonso Cuarón
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Little Princess About?
The premise of A Little Princess without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young girl experiences a dramatic shift in her circumstances when a spirited granddaughter arrives, bringing renewed joy and hope to her grandmother's life. Through kindness and imagination, she finds strength and resilience even amidst hardship, creating a heartwarming story about the power of hope and the importance of inner strength.
A Little Princess Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- abuse
- presumed dead
- interracial friendship
- father daughter dance
- bullying
- living in an attic
- attic
- african american
- servant girl
- servant
- friendship between girls
- private school
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- orphan girl
- imagination
- girls' school
- girls' boarding school
- friendship
- fantasy life
- class differences
- little girl
- rich poor
- india
- father daughter relationship
- orphan
- based on novel
- hatred
- losing temper
- despair
- denunciation
- denouncement
- rejection
- resignation
- social reject
- losing a job
- chimney
- window
- helping someone
- new york city
- old man
- shoe
- bully
- child in jeopardy
- girl wears eyeglasses
- slow motion scene
- bad temper
- live action
- based on children's book
- young girl
- girls whistling
- british
Where to Watch A Little Princess
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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A Little Princess Cast
Liam Cunningham leads the cast, with Liesel Matthews and Eleanor Bron. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
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Director Alfonso Cuarón
A Little Princess Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Little Princess 83 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 76% User score
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A Little Princess Plot Summary
What happens in A Little Princess from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 1914, a young girl named Sara Crewe, portrayed by Liesel Matthews, enjoys a privileged life in India with her widowed father, Captain Ralph Crewe, played by Liam Cunningham. As a soldier in the British Army, Captain Crewe immerses Sara in the rich tapestry of Indian culture, where she learns cherished stories and folklore from a local woman, Maya. ” However, the onset of World War I disrupts their idyllic life, compelling Captain Crewe to return to military service and subsequently enroll Sara in Miss Minchin’s School for Girls, a boarding school in New York City, a drastic change for the young girl who must now leave behind her father and the life she knew.
Full summary
The whole story of A Little Princess, scene by scene
A Little Princess Box Office
A Little Princess grossed $10 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10M
- US & Canada
- $10M
A Little Princess Awards & Nominations
A Little Princess was nominated for 2 Oscars.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1996 2 nominations- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Cinematography
A Little Princess Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Little Princess.
How Well Do You Know A Little Princess?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of Sara Crewe's father?
Cars in A Little Princess
6 cars on screen, including the Ford Model TT and the 1912 Locomobile Model 48.
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1911 Ford Model T Background role
A Little Princess Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “De Kleine Prinses” and “소공녀”.
- Also known as
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- De Kleine Prinses
- 소공녀
- La Princesita
- La piccola principessa
- Die Traumprinzessin
- La Petite Princesse
- Malá princezna
- 小公主
- A kis hercegnő
- O prințesă adevărată
- A Princesinha
- Den lilla prinsessan
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- נסיכה קטנה
- Маленькая принцесса
- Küçük Prenses
- Малката принцеса
- Mała księżniczka
- Маленька принцеса
- リトル・プリンセス
- Malá princezná
- เจ้าหญิงน้อย
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A Little Princess FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of A Little Princess, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Little Princess?
A Little Princess runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was A Little Princess released?
A Little Princess was released on May 20, 1995.
Who directed A Little Princess?
A Little Princess was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
More films by Alfonso Cuarón Who is in the cast of A Little Princess?
A Little Princess stars Liam Cunningham, Liesel Matthews and Eleanor Bron.
Where can I watch A Little Princess?
In the US, A Little Princess is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did A Little Princess make at the box office?
A Little Princess grossed $10 million worldwide.
How is A Little Princess rated?
A Little Princess has 83 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Was A Little Princess nominated for any awards?
A Little Princess received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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