The Princess & the Marine (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2001, The Princess & the Marine is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Mike Robe, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story, American Marine Jason Johnson (Goselaar) is sent on assignment to the Emirate of Bahrain. While there, he meets and falls in love with a spirited, lovely young woman, Meriam (Nichols), without realizing she is really a member of the Bahraini Royal Family. Meriam, who does not wish to consent to an arranged marriage, knows her love affair with Jason is dangerous, as he is a Mormon Christian and she a Muslim. Her parents would never consent to their match, and so Meriam and Jason race against time to escape Bahrain and make it to the United States, where they can marry. If Meriam is sent back, however, her life may be in jeopardy.
Who’s in it. The Princess & the Marine stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Jason Johnson, Marisol Nichols as Meriam Al-Khalifa, Keith D. Robinson as Trucker and Pat Skipper as Mr. Kennedy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Princess & the Marine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Foxtel Now. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Princess & the Marine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Princess & the Marine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Princess & the Marine (2001)?
- In AU, The Princess & the Marine is available to stream on Foxtel Now. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Princess & the Marine worth watching?
- The Princess & the Marine holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Princess & the Marine?
- The Princess & the Marine stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Marisol Nichols, Keith D. Robinson, Pat Skipper and Dave Power.
- When was The Princess & the Marine released?
- The Princess & the Marine was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.