The Little Prince (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1974, The Little Prince is a fantasy, family, science fiction and music film directed by Stanley Donen, running about 88 minutes. “The entertainment that loves a lot, and lives a lot, and gives and gives and gives a lot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a pilot is forced to make an emergency landing in the Sahara Desert, he befriends a young prince from outer space; the friendship conjures up stories of journeys through the solar system for the stranded aviator.
Who’s in it. The Little Prince stars Richard Kiley as The Pilot, Steven Warner as The Little Prince, Bob Fosse as The Snake and Gene Wilder as The Fox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Little Prince has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Prince page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little 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 Little Prince (1974)?
- In US, The Little Prince is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Little Prince worth watching?
- The Little Prince holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family, science fiction and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Prince?
- The Little Prince stars Richard Kiley, Steven Warner, Bob Fosse, Gene Wilder and Donna McKechnie.
- When was The Little Prince released?
- The Little Prince was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.