The Frog Prince (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1988, The Frog Prince is a fantasy, family and mystery film directed by Walter Beck, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Henriette is a princess; she is playing with her ball, but drops it into a well. A talking frog replaces it with a golden ball, on condition that he can eat and drink with her, and rest in her bed. She accepts, but then is repelled at the thought of the frog eating and drinking with her, etc., but her Father makes her do so. In her bedroom, the frog turns into a handsome prince, and she falls in love with him, but he leaves immediately because of her broken promises. She pines and eventually seeks him out, braving various tests of her truthfulness in the process.
Who’s in it. The Frog Prince stars Jana Mattukat as Henriette, Jens-Uwe Bogadtke as Froschkönig, Peter Sodann as König and Franziska Glöss-Ebermann as Florentine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Frog Prince 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 Frog Prince page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Frog Prince tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Frog Prince (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Frog Prince change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Frog Prince worth watching?
- The Frog Prince holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Frog Prince?
- The Frog Prince stars Jana Mattukat, Jens-Uwe Bogadtke, Peter Sodann, Franziska Glöss-Ebermann and Susanne Lüning.
- When was The Frog Prince released?
- The Frog Prince was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.