Princesas (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Princesas is a 2006 drama directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, starring Candela Peña and Micaela Nevárez. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $8.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Fernando León de Aranoa
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- IFC First Take
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Princesas About?
The premise of Princesas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the underbelly of Madrid, Caye, a resourceful young woman, finds a wounded rival, Zulema, after she’s been attacked. Defying the established order, Caye takes Zulema in, and an unexpected bond forms between the two. Their shared desire for a better life and a chance at redemption drives them as they navigate the challenges of their circumstances and search for a way out.
Princesas Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- man wears boxer shorts
- girlish braids
- dinner date
- charity ball
- tattoo parlor
- reference to rumpelstiltskin
- paparazzi
- quest
- vision
- manticore
- endangered species
- wood nymph
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- 25th birthday
- destiny
- trust fund
- charity auction
- princess
- kiss on the cheek
- kiss on the lips
- woman uses a wheelchair
- loyalty
- transformation
- dancing
- monster
- title in title
- one word title
- unicorn
- mythical creature
- mermaid
- healer
- fairy
- crown
- beetle
Princesas Cast
Candela Peña leads the cast, with Micaela Nevárez. Directed by Fernando León de Aranoa.
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Director Fernando León de Aranoa
Princesas Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Princesas 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
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IMDb 5.3 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Princesas Plot Summary
What happens in Princesas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Caye, portrayed by Candela Peña, strolls into Gloria’s Hair Salon, a realm that offers her respite amidst the soothing buzz of conversation and the familiar aroma of hairspray, she immediately feels a sense of belonging. Within the salon, the patrons have morphed into a familial unit, sharing tales, exchanging advice, and lamenting the societal struggles that intertwine their lives. In this environment of warmth, Caye’s attention is drawn to Zulema, an illegal immigrant prostitute who has fled to Spain, driven by an unwavering resolve to provide for her family back in the Dominican Republic.
Full summary
The whole story of Princesas, scene by scene
Princesas Box Office
Princesas grossed $8.4 million worldwide. $29,472 came from the US and Canada and $8.4 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.4M
- US & Canada
- $29.5K
- International
- $8.4M
How Well Do You Know Princesas?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary setting of the film?
Cars in Princesas
23 cars on screen, including the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Diesel Stretched Limousine W124 and the 1999 Seat Ibiza.
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1995 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Diesel Stretched Limousine W124 Important role -
1999 Seat Ibiza Important role -
Peugeot 306 Minor role -
2000 Audi A6 C5 Background role
Princesas Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Barbie en de 12 dansende prinsessen” and “Barbie e as Doze Princesas Bailarinas”.
- Also known as
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- Barbie en de 12 dansende prinsessen
- Barbie e as Doze Princesas Bailarinas
- Barbie au bal des 12 princesses
- Barbie och De 12 Dansande Prinsessorna
- Barbie y las 12 Princesas Bailarinas
- Barbie Og De 12 Dansende Prinsesser
- Barbie i 12 Tanczacych Ksiezniczek
- Barbie - 12 tanssivaa prinsessaa
- Barbie: As 12 Princesas Bailarinas
- 08. 12 Танцующих принцесс
- 芭比之十二芭蕾舞公主
- Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses
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- Barbie au bal des douze princesses
- Η Μπάρμπι στις δώδεκα βασιλοπούλες
- Η Barbie στις 12 βασιλοπούλες
- I Barbie stis 12 vasilopoules
- Barbie in Die 12 tanzenden Prinzessinnen
- Barbie em as 12 Princesas Bailarinas
- Barbie e le 12 principesse danzanti
- Barbie en Las 12 princesas bailarinas
- Барби: 12 танцующих принцесс
- Barbie-12 tanssivaa prinsessaa
- Barbie és a 12 táncoló hercegnő
- Barbie a 12 tančících princezen
- Η Barbie και οι 12 Βασιλοπούλες
- Barbie i 12 tańczących księżniczek
- ברבי ו-12 הנסיכות המרקדות
- 바비: 12명의 춤추는 공주 이야기
- Barbie a dvanásť tancujúcich princezien
- Barbie ve 12 Dans Eden Prenses
- Барби: 12 танцуващи принцеси
- Barbie u 12 Rasplesanih Princeza
- บาร์บี้ ใน 12 เจ้าหญิงเริงระบำ
- 芭比之十二个跳舞的公主
- Barbie: 12 Nàng Công Chúa Thích Khiêu Vũ
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Princesas FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Princesas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Princesas?
Princesas runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Princesas released?
Princesas was released on August 23, 2006.
Who directed Princesas?
Princesas was directed by Fernando León de Aranoa.
More films by Fernando León de Aranoa Who is in the cast of Princesas?
Princesas stars Candela Peña and Micaela Nevárez.
How much did Princesas make at the box office?
Princesas grossed $8.4 million worldwide ($29,472 domestic, $8.4 million international).
How is Princesas rated?
Princesas has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Princesas have a post-credit scene?
No. Princesas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Princesas in?
The original language of Princesas is Spanish.
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