The Swan Princess (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1994, The Swan Princess is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Richard Rich, running about 89 minutes. “An enchanting classic destined to capture your heart and free your spirit.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe, these good-natured creatures can do nothing about the sorcerer's spell, which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love.
Who’s in it. The Swan Princess stars Jack Palance as Lord Rothbart (voice), Howard McGillin as Prince Derek (voice), Michelle Nicastro as Princess Odette (voice) and Liz Callaway as Princess Odette (singing voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Swan Princess has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 The Swan Princess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swan Princess tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swan Princess (1994)?
- In US, The Swan Princess is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 The Swan Princess worth watching?
- The Swan Princess holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Swan Princess?
- The Swan Princess stars Jack Palance, Howard McGillin, Michelle Nicastro, Liz Callaway and John Cleese.
- When was The Swan Princess released?
- The Swan Princess was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.