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The Prince and the Pauper

2000 · 90 min

A lively, old-fashioned costume adventure that's easy to watch, with a bit of peril and a satisfying, heartwarming resolution.

Overview
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.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • class
  • power
  • family
  • betrayal
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
  • single country house
Era
period
Audience
family
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour3
Realism6
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
adventure, family
Directed by
Giles Foster
Written by
Dominic Minghella, Duke Fenady
Starring
Aidan Quinn, Alan Bates, Jonathan Hyde, Jonathan Timmins, Robert Timmins, Tim Potter, Ian Redford, Alison Newman
Music
Stanisław Syrewicz
Cinematography
Nyika Jancsó
Runtime
90 min
Country
Hungary, United Kingdom
Languages
English

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