How to Wake a Princess (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1978, How to Wake a Princess is a fantasy and family film directed by Václav Vorlíček, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. At long last, King Dalimil and Queen Eliška have produced an heir, Princess Růženka. Consumed with envy, Eliška’s sister Melánie casts a curse: On the day Růženka turns seventeen, she will prick her finger and fall into a deep sleep together with the entire kingdom.
Who’s in it. How to Wake a Princess stars Jiří Sovák as King Dalimil I., Milena Dvorská as Queen Eliška, Marie Horáková as Růženka and Vladimír Menšík as Matěj, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, How to Wake a Princess 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 How to Wake a Princess page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Wake a Princess 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 How to Wake a Princess (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How to Wake a Princess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is How to Wake a Princess worth watching?
- How to Wake a Princess holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How to Wake a Princess?
- How to Wake a Princess stars Jiří Sovák, Milena Dvorská, Marie Horáková, Vladimír Menšík and František Filipovský.