Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 2004, Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper is a comedy, family and animation film directed by William Lau, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re-telling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. Based on the story by Mark Twain.

Who’s in it. Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper stars Kelly Sheridan as Princess Anneliese / Erika (voice), Roger Monk as Minister (voice), Garry Chalk as Herve (voice) and Janyse Jaud as Palace Maid (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper page.

If you liked it. Fans of Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper (2004)?
In US, Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper worth watching?
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper?
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper stars Kelly Sheridan, Roger Monk, Garry Chalk, Janyse Jaud and Heather Halley.
When was Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper released?
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.