Princess Kaiulani (2010): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Princess Kaiulani is a 2010 drama directed by Marc Forby. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $883,887 worldwide on a $9 million budget. Critics gave it 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Marc Forby
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- Budget
- $9M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Princess Kaiulani About?
The premise of Princess Kaiulani without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spirited princess and the heir to the Hawaiian throne, Kaiulani fights to protect her homeland from American annexation. Defying tradition and facing immense pressure, she passionately advocates for Hawaii's independence and attempts to preserve its unique culture and sovereignty. Despite facing political maneuvering and the looming threat of colonization, she remains a symbol of hope and resistance for her people.
Princess Kaiulani Themes & Keywords
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- kingdom
- friend
- king
- bear
- monkey
- princess
- crown
- friendship
- royalty
- queen
- fox
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- koala
- tiger
The Director of Princess Kaiulani
Directed by Marc Forby.
- Director Marc Forby
Princess Kaiulani Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Princess Kaiulani 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 21% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 46%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
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TMDB 57% User score
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Princess Kaiulani Plot Summary
What happens in Princess Kaiulani from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the royal family gathered at Iolani Palace for a significant ceremony marking the introduction of electricity to Honolulu, Princess Kaiulani found her world drastically altered by the unexpected appearance of a group of armed white men. Led by Lorrin Thurston, these intruders demanded that King Kalakaua sign a new constitution that would curtail the monarchy’s powers, handing extensive political control to European settlers. The tense standoff between Thurston’s group and the Royal Guards quickly escalated into chaos, prompting Kaiulani’s father, Archie Cleghorn, to take swift action for her safety, sending her off to England for both refuge and education.
Full summary
The whole story of Princess Kaiulani, scene by scene
Princess Kaiulani Box Office & Budget
Princess Kaiulani grossed $883,887 worldwide on a $9 million budget, 10% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$883.9K
10% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $883.9K
- Budget
- $9M
Princess Kaiulani Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Princess Kaiulani.
How Well Do You Know Princess Kaiulani?
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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Who led the group demanding King Kalakaua sign the new constitution?
Cars in Princess Kaiulani
10 cars on screen, including the 1988 Renault 5 and the Volvo N88.
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1995 Alfa Romeo GTV Background role -
1996 Renault Laguna Combi 1 Background role
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Princess Kaiulani FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Princess Kaiulani, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Princess Kaiulani?
Princess Kaiulani runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Princess Kaiulani released?
Princess Kaiulani was released on May 14, 2010.
Who directed Princess Kaiulani?
Princess Kaiulani was directed by Marc Forby.
How much did Princess Kaiulani make at the box office?
Princess Kaiulani grossed $883,887 worldwide on a budget of $9 million.
How is Princess Kaiulani rated?
Princess Kaiulani has 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Princess Kaiulani have a post-credit scene?
No. Princess Kaiulani has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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