The Prince and the Pauper (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1942, The Prince and the Pauper is an adventure and family film directed by Erast Garin, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Two look-alike boys, one a poor street kid and the other a prince, exchange places to see what the other's life is like.
Who’s in it. The Prince and the Pauper stars Mariya Barabanova as Tom Canty / Prince Edward, Yuriy Tolubeev as Henry VIII of England, Georgi Millyar as Yokel and Stepan Kayukov as Water carrier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Prince and the Pauper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prince and the Pauper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prince and the Pauper tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prince and the Pauper (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prince and the Pauper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Prince and the Pauper worth watching?
- The Prince and the Pauper holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prince and the Pauper?
- The Prince and the Pauper stars Mariya Barabanova, Yuriy Tolubeev, Georgi Millyar, Stepan Kayukov and Aleksey Konsovskiy.
- When was The Prince and the Pauper released?
- The Prince and the Pauper was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.