The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain
Seen it?1997 | 71 min | Family, Fantasy, Animation, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, 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
- Made for romantics, fantasy fans and families. If you loved The Little Mermaid or Frozen, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic, feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The first wedding anniversary of Princess Odette and Prince Derek is fraught with troubles brought on by Clavius, who plots to conquer the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$274K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Rich
- Michelle NicastroPrincess Odette (voice)
- Douglas SillsPrince Derek (voice)
- Steve VinovichPuffin (voice)
- Joseph MedranoLord Rogers (voice)
- James ArringtonChamberlain (voice)
- Rosie MannBridget (voice)
- Jake WilliamsonSir Clavius (voice)