The Prince and the Pauper

Name: The Prince and the Pauper
Genre: Adventure, TV Movie
Released: 1962-03-11
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Guy Williams, Laurence Naismith, Donald Houston, Sean Scully, Niall MacGinnis

1962·Movie·G·93 min·★ 7.2(39)

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In the London of 1537, two boys resembling each other exactly meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while. After many adventures, the prince regains his rightful identity and graciously makes his "twin" a ward of the court.

Where to watch The Prince and the Pauper in United States

Can I watch The Prince and the Pauper in United States? Yes — you can stream The Prince and the Pauper in United States on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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United States	Disney Plus	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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Australia	Disney Plus	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
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About The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper is a 1962 English-language adventure and tv movie film directed by Don Chaffey. The cast is led by Guy Williams, Laurence Naismith, Donald Houston. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

The Prince and the Pauper was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 11, 1962, and carries a G certification.

Director: Don Chaffey
Writers: Jack Whittingham
Release date: March 11, 1962
Original language: English
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Walt Disney Productions

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The Prince and the Pauper cast & crew

The Prince and the Pauper was directed by Don Chaffey and written by Jack Whittingham.

The cast features Guy Williams as Miles Hendon, Laurence Naismith as Earl of Hertford, Donald Houston as John Canty, Sean Scully as Prince Edward / Tom Canty, Niall MacGinnis as Father Andrew, and Geoffrey Keen as Yokel.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tristram Cary, cinematography is by Paul Beeson, and it was produced by Walt Disney.

Is The Prince and the Pauper worth watching?

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy adventure and tv movie, The Prince and the Pauper is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Prince and the Pauper

In United States, you can stream The Prince and the Pauper on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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