The Prince and the Pauper (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1937, The Prince and the Pauper is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by William Keighley, running about 118 minutes. “Mark Twain's Immortal Classic !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two boys – the prince Edward and the pauper Tom – are born on the same day. Years later, when young teenage Tom sneaks into the palace garden, he meets the prince. They change clothes with one another before the guards discover them and throw out the prince thinking he's the urchin. No one believes them when they try to tell the truth about which is which. Soon after, the old king dies and the prince will inherit the throne.
Who’s in it. The Prince and the Pauper stars Errol Flynn as Miles Hendon, Claude Rains as Earl of Hertford, Henry Stephenson as Duke of Norfolk and Barton MacLane as John Canty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Prince and the Pauper 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 Prince and the Pauper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prince and the Pauper 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 Prince and the Pauper (1937)?
- In US, The Prince and the Pauper 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 Prince and the Pauper worth watching?
- The Prince and the Pauper holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prince and the Pauper?
- The Prince and the Pauper stars Errol Flynn, Claude Rains, Henry Stephenson, Barton MacLane and Billy Mauch.
- When was The Prince and the Pauper released?
- The Prince and the Pauper was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.