Prince Bayaya (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1951, Prince Bayaya is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Jiří Trnka, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Bayaya, a young peasant, protected by the spirit of his dead mother, arrives at the castle of the King, where he entertains his three daughters. He soon realizes that the three princesses are nagged by evil spirits. The little peasant manages to rid them of them, fights a duel with a wicked lord who wanted to marry one of the three princesses. He finally wins the heart of the youngest sister while saving the soul of his mother who was in purgatory.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Prince Bayaya 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 Prince Bayaya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prince Bayaya 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 Prince Bayaya (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prince Bayaya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prince Bayaya worth watching?
- Prince Bayaya holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Prince Bayaya released?
- Prince Bayaya was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.