The Prince and the Pauper
Seen it?2000 | 90 min | Adventure, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone who likes corsets, castles and court intrigue and book lovers. The costumes and settings are a feast on their own. If you loved The Jungle Book, start here. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Lively and easy to follow, at 1 hr 30 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Probably not for a grown-ups-only night in.
An adaptation of the classic, "The Prince and the Pauper" is the retelling of Edward Tudor and young Thomas Canty, two amazing look-alikes caught up in imperial intrigue and scandal. In fleeing from his violent father, Tom stumbles into the palace courtyard, and is seen by young Prince Edward, who takes him in. Each desiring to see what the other's life is like, the boys impulsively switch identities... little knowing what disaster lies ahead at this fault of thought. And soon Thomas becomes a pawn in the hands of Edward's malicious and greedy uncle, who would have the kingdom for himself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Giles Foster
- Aidan QuinnMiles Hendon
- Alan BatesRe Enrico VIII
- Jonathan HydeLord Hertford
- Jonathan TimminsPrincipe Edward
- Robert TimminsThomas
- Tim PotterChief Gentleman
- Ian RedfordJohn Canty
- Alison NewmanAnn Canty
- Aaron KeelingDaniel Hunter
- János GyuriskaHugh Hendon