The Princess Diaries

2001 G 1h 55m DVD

The Princess Diaries

2001 G 1h 55m DVD
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The life of gawky Mia Thermopolis changes drastically after learning she's the heir to a European principality's throne. But as her royal grandmother schools Mia on conducting herself with gracious disdain, she ends up at odds with her best friend.
Cast
Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore, Caroline Goodall, Robert Schwartzman, Erik von Detten, Sandra Oh, Patrick John Flueger, Sean O'Bryan, Kathleen Marshall, Mindy Burbano, Beth Anne Garrison
Director
Garry Marshall
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.85:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral), French
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
G - All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.
age 8+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 8+

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Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that The Princess Diaries is a 2001 movie in which Anne Hathaway plays an unpopular 15-year-old who discovers that she is a princess in a European kingdom. There is some mild verbal bullying from the popular kids of a high school; the lead character and her friends are called names such as "freak." There is some teen kissing. Mia drives without a license and manages to escape a ticket using tactics that parents might find troubling. During a softball game, a male character is hit in the groin with a softball. Aside from this, the movie offers positive messages about the importance of friendship, popularity, being true to yourself, and caring about others.

Sexual Content

References to kissing.

Violence

Some comic pratfalls. A car crash, but no one gets hurt.

Language

Some verbal bullying from popular girls, who call the lead character a "freak."

Social Behavior

Stay true to yourself. Themes include growing up, finding yourself, and taking chances.

Consumerism

A Hot Stuff Pizza box is prominently displayed during a pizza delivery. One of the main characters is always eating M&Ms.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

An older diplomat acts drunk at a dinner party. Other adults drink alcoholic beverages but don't seem drunk.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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