The Little Princess (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 1

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Released in 1997, The Little Princess is a drama and family film directed by Vladimir Grammatikov, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. The film is set in 1890s London. Sarah lived happily in India with her father, but when he was drafted into military service he placed Sarah in a boarding school in London. Sarah was lonely, but she made some good friends at school. Suddenly her father was announced dead in a mine accident and Sarah became an orphan. Now she goes on a long and dangerous journey to find her father, who loved her and called her a "little princess".

Who’s in it. The Little Princess stars Anastasiya Meskova as Sara Crewe, Lyanka Gryu as Bekky, Alla Demidova as Miss Minchin and Igor Yasulovich, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Little Princess has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Princess page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Little Princess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Little Princess (1997)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Princess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Little Princess worth watching?
The Little Princess holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Little Princess?
The Little Princess stars Anastasiya Meskova, Lyanka Gryu, Alla Demidova, Igor Yasulovich and Yegor Grammatikov.
When was The Little Princess released?
The Little Princess was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.