Princess of the Sun (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2007, Princess of the Sun is an animation film directed by Philippe Leclerc, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In Ancient Egypt, during the monotheistic regime of Akhenaten, Akhesa is a beautiful princess, 14 years of age. An impetuous young girl, Akhesa rebels against her father's dictats. She refuses to live confined in the royal palace and wants to discover why her mother, Queen Nefertiti, has been exiled on the island of Elephantine. Assisted by her half-brother prince Tutankhaten, or "Tut", Akhesa flees the court in hopes of finding her mother. In defiance of danger the two teenagers travel down the Nile to the burning-hot desert dunes, courageously facing the mercenary Zannanza and priests of Amun Ra, who are conspiring to overthrow the pharaoh because of his rejection of their god. With innocence their only weapon, Akhesa and Tut overcome many hardships, and encounter an extraordinary destiny.
Who’s in it. Princess of the Sun stars Coralie Vanderlinden as Akhesa, David Scarpuzza as Thout, Arnaud Léonard as Akhenaton and Catherine Conet as Nefertiti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Princess of the Sun 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 Princess of the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Princess of the Sun tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Princess of the Sun (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Princess of the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Princess of the Sun worth watching?
- Princess of the Sun holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Princess of the Sun?
- Princess of the Sun stars Coralie Vanderlinden, David Scarpuzza, Arnaud Léonard, Catherine Conet and Philippe Allard.
- When was Princess of the Sun released?
- Princess of the Sun was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.