The Little Princess (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1939, The Little Princess is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Walter Lang, running about 93 minutes. “A great classic comes to life in glorious Technicolor!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A little girl goes in search of her father who is reported missing by the military during the Second Boer War.
Who’s in it. The Little Princess stars Shirley Temple as Sara Crewe, Richard Greene as Geoffrey Hamilton, Anita Louise as Rose and Ian Hunter as Captain Crewe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Little Princess has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo 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 Little Princess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Princess tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Princess (1939)?
- In US, The Little Princess is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, 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 Little Princess worth watching?
- The Little Princess holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Princess?
- The Little Princess stars Shirley Temple, Richard Greene, Anita Louise, Ian Hunter and Arthur Treacher.
- When was The Little Princess released?
- The Little Princess was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.