The Princess Academy (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1987, The Princess Academy is a comedy film directed by Bruce A. Block, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Cindy Cathcart is a student out of place at an exclusive Swiss finishing school, Von Pupsin Academy. A poor orphan, Cindy is attending on a scholarship, and is resented by her snobby peers as well as Fraulein Stinkenschmidt. She soon finds allies: her British roommate, an outgoing Texan, Lulu Belle, an Italian Mafiosi's daughter, Isabella, and most crucial, the school's headmistress, Countess Von Pupsin.
Who’s in it. The Princess Academy stars Lar Park Lincoln as Cindy Cathcart, Eva Gabor as Countess Von Pupsin, Lu Leonard as Fräulein Stinkenschmidt and Richard Paul as Drago, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Princess Academy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Princess Academy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Princess Academy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Princess Academy (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Princess Academy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Princess Academy worth watching?
- The Princess Academy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Princess Academy?
- The Princess Academy stars Lar Park Lincoln, Eva Gabor, Lu Leonard, Richard Paul and Carole Davis.
- When was The Princess Academy released?
- The Princess Academy was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.