Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
Seen it?2004 | 86 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re-telling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. Based on the story by Mark Twain.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 104K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Lau
- Kelly SheridanPrincess Anneliese / Erika (voice)
- Melissa LyonsPrincess Anneliese (singing voice)
- Julie StevensErika (singing voice)
- Mark HildrethKing Dominick (voice)
- Mark LunaKing Dominick (singing voice)
- Alessandro JulianiJulian (voice)
- Martin ShortPreminger (voice)
- Kathleen BarrSerafina / Bertie (voice)
- Ian James CorlettWolfie / Guard #3 (voice)
- Ellen KennedyQueen Genevieve (voice)