A Little Princess.

Name: A Little Princess
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1995-05-10
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Liesel Matthews, Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham, Rusty Schwimmer, Arthur Malet

No one can take your imagination.

Sara's father sends her to a strict boarding school before leaving for war. When her circumstances change dramatically, she leans on storytelling and friendship to endure the cruelty of the school's headmistress.

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Why it’s a little special

Beautifully staged storytelling and a determined heroine make this a moving film about dignity that does not depend on wealth.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

Wartime loss, separation, harsh treatment of children, poverty, and frightening danger. The G rating does not mean an emotionally light story.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
Starring: Liesel Matthews, Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham, Rusty Schwimmer, Arthur Malet, Vanessa Lee Chester, Errol Sitahal, Heather DeLoach, Taylor Fry, Darcie Bradford, Rachael Bella, Alexandra Rea-Baum
Release date: May 10, 1995
Runtime: 97 minutes
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Studio: Warner Bros.
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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