Stars: Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Mandy Moore, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Caroline Goodall, Eric Von Detten, Sean O'Bryan

Director: Garry Marshall

Summary: Mia Thermopolis believes that she is just an ordinary girl, struggling to survive each day at school. However, Mia's life is turned upside down when her grandmother informs her that she is a princess and the heir to the throne of Genovia. Based on the novel by Meg Cabot.

Teen actress Anne Hathaway gives an endearing performance in Garry Marshall's delightful Disney comedy, THE PRINCESS DIARIES. Assisted by such seasoned pros as Julie Andrews and Hector Elizondo (a Marshall regular), Hathaway shines here in her first major film role. She plays Mia, a high school misfit who has resigned herself to social invisibility. Mia and her best friend, Lilly (Heather Matarazzo), are outcasts. While Lilly relishes the role, Mia just wishes a cute popular boy she likes, Josh (Erik von Detten), would notice her. Mia's life changes dramatically when her grandmother (Andrews) contacts her and Mia finds out she is heir to the throne of Genovia, a small European country between France and Spain. The klutzy, socially awkward girl doesn't think she's up to the job, but she agrees to be coached in regal manners by her grandmother before deciding if she wants to become a princess. Marshall (PRETTY WOMAN) is clearly in his element directing this light, charming teen comedy. Andrews, perfectly cast as Queen Clarisse Renaldi, makes her character seem both imperious and caring. Hathaway's performance and the presence of teen pop star Mandy Moore assure that young girls, in particular, will enjoy the film.

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Aspect Ratio:	1.85 Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Production Featurette A New Cinderella, Audio Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Music Video Myra, Music Video Krystal
Year:	2001
Release Date:	October 7, 2002
Runtime:	111 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	B E D 888422
Keywords:	Family, Princess, Comedy, General, Wide, Screen, Diaries
Genre:	Family