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Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this film follows the story of Sara Crewe who is sent to boarding school when her widowed father is called to war. She succeeds in bringing the magic of her childhood to all corners of the Miss Minchin's School For Girls. Read more

Starring	Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham, Liesel Matthews, Rusty Schwimmer
Director	Alfonso Cuaron
Genres	Family

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- "...A children's film that plays equally well to kids and adults....Matthews is a constant delight....Marvelously crafted in every respect..."
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- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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- - 8
  - 0
  Entertaining fantasy
  
  Purists who know the book may be suprised to find the school has moved to New York, and that Becky has changed colour, but I think these are both valid changes ... read more »
  
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  - Nicola
  - Winchester, England
  - 24 Jul 2004 at 17:25
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  A magical film wich inspires imagination
  
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  A fine example of how imagination can be used to escape reality.
  
  This film also shows how passion can inspire others, and how emotion and strong ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 10 Feb 2011 at 13:03
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  A Little Princess
  
  Decided to rent for a girls sleepover (Aged 7 & 8) Not really heard of it before before but seemed a safe choice. Easy watching and the girls all sat ... read more »
  
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- - shm
  - 5 reviews
  - kent
  - 09 Nov 2010 at 21:18
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  syrupy American tat
  
  A version that should never have been made.... has lost the magic of the book... does not translate well into American context which has made slight alterations... read more »
  
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- - Miss Mouse
  - London, England
  - 28 Aug 2010 at 15:22
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  A Wonderful Girly Movie
  
  My 7 year old daughter and I loved this movie. It was a beautiful story about a little girl raised by her dad in the first world war. I have to buy it now as ... read more »
  
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- - Sumayya
  - Cleveland
  - 12 Oct 2009 at 17:17
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  Fit for a princess
  
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  An excellent adaptation of the novel. The film has some magical moments and the story of Sara Crewe will grip you as her life is turned upside down and she goes... read more »
  
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- - ESmall
  - 8 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 26 Aug 2009 at 20:41
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  A Little Princess
  
  Brilliant and emotional heart warming story for the family.
  
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- - Jonsam
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  - Grantham
  - 13 Jul 2009 at 21:41
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  A little Princess
  
  I couldn't get into the movie I found it a bit disappointing.
  
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- - keilyn
  - 6 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 05 May 2009 at 10:42
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  watchable
  
  Enjoyable enough film I suppose.Simple storyline,believable characters with a nice happy ending.This is a film suitable for all the family,as long as you do not... read more »
  
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- - porthos
  - 48 reviews
  - Huddersfield
  - 25 Apr 2009 at 19:58
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  terribly slow
  
  This has to be a first for me and my family - a film we didn't watch until the end. My twelve-year-old twins got bored, and wandered off, and I'm afraid... read more »
  
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- - Peabody
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  - 22 Mar 2009 at 16:16
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  A Little Princess
  
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  I enjoyed this film, would recommend.
  
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- - Eralc20
  - 11 reviews
  - Hull
  - 24 Nov 2008 at 15:38
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- - 8
  - 0
  Entertaining fantasy
  
  Purists who know the book may be suprised to find the school has moved to New York, and that Becky has changed colour, but I think these are both valid changes ... read more »
  
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  - Nicola
  - Winchester, England
  - 24 Jul 2004 at 17:25
- - 5
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  the book is 100 times better
  
  This is a truly wonderful magical book but the movie all but ruined it. The setting has been moved from London to New York, the dialogue has completely changed ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 23 Aug 2007 at 15:36
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  A Little Princess
  
  This is a great film for your young children to watch, it has everything in it happiness sadness and excitement.
  
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- - debndave
  - lancs
  - 14 Oct 2003 at 13:31
- - 3
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  Lovely story!
  
  It was a very lovely story about a little girl being seperated from her father.Me and my mum both had tears in our eyes at the end.
  
  MUST SEE!
  
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- - lovetoeatfood24-7
  - 86 reviews
  - South East London
  - 01 Aug 2006 at 20:27
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  Fantastic...
  
  I love this film, I actually have it on video from when it first came out. It's something everyone can watch, even though it can be little upsetting at ... read more »
  
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- - Sam
  - Runcorn
  - 28 Sep 2005 at 16:39
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  A Little Princess
  
  This film was amazing i watched it 3 times and each time it made me cry.. It was a heart rending story of a little girl with a wonderful life turned upside down... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Lincolnshire,England
  - 24 Oct 2007 at 12:27
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  A Wonderful Girly Movie
  
  My 7 year old daughter and I loved this movie. It was a beautiful story about a little girl raised by her dad in the first world war. I have to buy it now as ... read more »
  
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- - Sumayya
  - Cleveland
  - 12 Oct 2009 at 17:17
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  A lovely film nice ...
  
  A lovely film nice lessons, that no matter how mean life is, you are always special.
  
  A good story, my daughter enjoyed it, got a little sad in places... read more »
  
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- - fishface100#1
  - LUTON
  - 19 Feb 2004 at 17:03
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  Beautiful movie, very ...
  
  Beautiful movie, very emotional. would recommend for all the family.
  
  Heart warming. Superb acting from all the children, especially the main ... read more »
  
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- - Chris#106
  - SHOREHAM BY SEA
  - 16 Mar 2004 at 23:03
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  Perfect for a Sunday afternoon family time
  
  This was an excellent film version of an old favourite. We sat and watched this as a family one Sunday afternoon and everyone thought it was brilliant - with ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Dorset, England
  - 12 Jan 2005 at 16:52

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Critics' reviews
- "...A children's film that plays equally well to kids and adults....Matthews is a constant delight....Marvelously crafted in every respect..."
- 7387
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- An exemplary version of Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel has been updated to WWI. When her father, an army captain and a... read more on Time Out
- 43128
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- "...Translated with a wonderful modern verve....The prevailing mood is magical." -- Rating: A
- 7384
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- A charming, highly coloured version of a familiar tale, done with a touch of magic.
- 30020
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
- "...Stylish....Color-drenched fantasy scenes..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
- 7386
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...A LITTLE PRINCESS has a striking picture book quality to it..."
- 7385
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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- A Little Princess
  
  Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this film follows the story of Sara Crewe who is sent to boarding school when her widowed father is called to war. She succeeds in bringing the magic of her childhood to all corners of the Miss Minchin's School For Girls....