The Dancing Princesses (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, The Dancing Princesses is a fantasy and romance film directed by Peter Medak, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. A king with six daughters who is extremely over protective locks them in their room at night. But for some reason they order shoes from the cobbler practically every day and the king has to pay for them. And when he ask them why, they don't give him a straight answer. So he sends word that whoever figures out why they need so many shoes, he will have the hand of the daughter of his choice. But so far none have succeeded cause they make sure no one can find out. But a soldier upon learning of this decides to find out after being given a cloak that renders him invisible.
Who’s in it. The Dancing Princesses stars Lesley Ann Warren as Jeanetta, Peter Weller as The Soldier, Roy Dotrice as The King and Starr Andreeff as Dinetta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Dancing Princesses 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 Dancing Princesses page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dancing Princesses 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 Dancing Princesses (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dancing Princesses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dancing Princesses worth watching?
- The Dancing Princesses holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dancing Princesses?
- The Dancing Princesses stars Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Weller, Roy Dotrice, Starr Andreeff and Laura Harrington.