A Little Princess (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1995, A Little Princess is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, running about 97 minutes. “Every girl everywhere is a princess.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When her father enlists to fight for the British in WWI, young Sara Crewe goes to New York to attend the same boarding school her late mother attended. She soon clashes with the severe headmistress, Miss Minchin, who attempts to stifle Sara's creativity and sense of self-worth.
Who’s in it. A Little Princess stars Liesel Matthews as Sara Crewe, Eleanor Bron as Miss Minchin, Liam Cunningham as Capt. Crewe / Prince Rama and Rusty Schwimmer as Amelia Minchin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, A Little Princess has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 A Little Princess page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Little 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 A Little Princess (1995)?
- In US, A Little Princess is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 A Little Princess worth watching?
- A Little Princess holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Little Princess?
- A Little Princess stars Liesel Matthews, Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham, Rusty Schwimmer and Vanessa Lee Chester.