The Little Prince
Seen it?1974 | 88 min | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Family, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, fantasy fans and families. If you loved The Little Prince or Zathura: A Space Adventure, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
After a pilot is forced to make an emergency landing in the Sahara Desert, he befriends a young prince from outer space; the friendship conjures up stories of journeys through the solar system for the stranded aviator.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 134K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stanley Donen
- Steven WarnerThe Little Prince
- Richard KileyThe Pilot
- Bob FosseThe Snake
- Gene WilderThe Fox
- Donna McKechnieThe Rose
- Joss AcklandThe King
- Clive RevillThe Business Man
- Victor SpinettiThe Historian
- Graham CrowdenThe General