Prince Charming (2001): Cast & Plot
Prince Charming is a 2001 adventure comedy directed by Allan Arkush, starring Sean Maguire as Prince Charming, Martin Short and Christina Applegate. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Allan Arkush
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sextant Entertainment Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Prince Charming About?
The premise of Prince Charming without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After an extramarital indiscretion, a fairy‑tale prince and his loyal sidekick are cursed to live as frogs for eternity—until the prince can persuade a maiden to both kiss him and agree to marry him. Their amphibian plight forces them into a comedic quest, hoping love will finally break the spell.
Prince Charming Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- frog
- frog prince
- magic
Prince Charming Cast & Characters
Sean Maguire leads the cast as Prince Charming, with Martin Short as Rodney and Christina Applegate as Kate. Directed by Allan Arkush; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Allan Arkush
- Sean Maguire as Prince Charming
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Martin Short as Rodney -
Christina Applegate as Kate -
Bernadette Peters as Margo / 'Titania'
Also Starring in Prince Charming
· 3 more- Billy Connolly Hamish
- Andrea Martin Serena
- Julian Richings Wacktazar
Prince Charming Plot Summary
What happens in Prince Charming from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Prince John of the fictional realm of Anwyn prides himself on rescuing maidens as a tactic to win their hearts. ” But on the wedding day, a romantic indiscretion comes to light, breaking the princess’s heart and setting off a chain of consequences. As punishment, he is cursed to live as a frog forever, until such time as a maiden kisses him and marries him by the next full moon. For good measure, his squire Rodney is similarly transformed. The spell is stubborn enough to keep them alive, patiently waiting for the moment when true love can reverse the magic.
Full summary
The whole story of Prince Charming, scene by scene
Prince Charming Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Prince Charming.
How Well Do You Know Prince Charming?
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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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What animal is Prince John cursed to become?
Cars in Prince Charming
8 cars on screen, including the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice and the Johnston 4000.
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1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
Johnston 4000 Minor role -
1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role -
Mack R-Series Minor role
Prince Charming Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “El Príncipe Encantado” and “Ein Kuss mit Folgen”.
- Also known as
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- El Príncipe Encantado
- Ein Kuss mit Folgen
- Békakirályfi - Édes kis hercegem
- Prince Charmant
- Сказочный принц
- Жабокът принц
- Žabí princ v New Yorku
- Zaklęty książę
- Žabí princ
- 爱情魔力
- O Príncipe Encantado
Seen Prince Charming?
Movies Like Prince Charming
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Frog Prince, The Frog Princess and The Frog Prince.
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The Frog Prince 1991 -
The Frog Princess 1954 -
The Frog Prince 1988 -
The Frog Prince 1986 -
The Tale of the Frog Prince 1982 -
Charming 2018 -
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince 1971 -
Enchanted Princess 2018 -
The Princess and the Pea 1984 -
Das Märchen vom Frosch und der goldenen Kugel 2022 -
Frog 1987 -
Cinderella and the Secret Prince 2019
Prince Charming FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Prince Charming, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Prince Charming?
Prince Charming runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Prince Charming released?
Prince Charming was released on July 13, 2001.
Who directed Prince Charming?
Prince Charming was directed by Allan Arkush.
More films by Allan Arkush Who is in the cast of Prince Charming?
Prince Charming stars Sean Maguire as Prince Charming, Martin Short as Rodney and Christina Applegate as Kate, among 7 credited actors.
Does Prince Charming have a post-credit scene?
No. Prince Charming has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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