Tools for this page
Print

The Prince and the Pauper

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

    (Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)

    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Slow story for Zack and Cody fans only.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The "grass is always greener" lesson gets learned rather predictably here; bratty movie star gets nice;, wannabe gets a shot at stardom.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    A boat chase; fake-looking guns are used on a film set; a stunt man gets punched and hit with bottles in what is supposed to be a funny aside post-credits.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Prince and Pauper do some mild flirting with and staring at girls.
  • Language:

    Parents and parental figures do a lot of yelling, but no bad words are uttered.
  • Consumerism:

    The boys play a racing game on the XBox; Hansen's soda shown twice.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Grandpa says once, "What, are you high?"
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Prince and the Pauper

Parents need to know that this DVD is squarely aimed at tween fans of Suite Life of Zack and Cody stars Dylan and Cole Sprouse. The content is equally mild, with some fake-looking guns on a film set and one short boat-chase scene (though an outtake after the credits shows someone getting punched and hit over the head with bottles). Caregivers of the two boys seem to yell a lot, and a mother is pretty self-absorbed throughout. She also keeps the identity of her son's father a secret until the end, when she happens to run into him.

Read our full review by carriew

Did this review help you decide?

Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about who has it better: child celebs or regular kids. Would you like to spend your day on a movie set away from everyone your own age? Would you miss sports, friends, and hanging out at the movies? Do you think all kid celebs have big heads like Eddie?

Want more? Get Common Sense recommendations delivered to your inbox.

Our Members Say

Have you seen it? Review It!

  • What did you think about The Prince and the Pauper?
  •  I think this movie is

    for ages

  •  I also give it

  •  Any concerns?

  •  Any highlights?

  •  Love it? Hate it?

  • or to post a review

Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    i liked it

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Good Movie, But Predictable

    Let me just tell you that anyone who adores Dylan and Cole Sprouse (from the hit Disney Channel Show,The Suite Life of Zack and Cody)will absolutely love this movie. Anyone else will think it's good or ok. This is a version of Mark Twain's classic, except with a "modern" twist.It was good,except really predictable for people over 9 years old. Also, I'm not worried about commercialism, but if you are, even though the show is never mentioned in the movie, this is sorta like a tie-in with the Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Also, some of the fake movies in the movie are spoofs on real movies, like Spy Teens is a spoof on Spy Kids and Pirates of the Peninsula is a spoof on Pirates of the Caribbean. Overall, it's a nice movie.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    My son was in this movie!!!!!!

    I think it was great........

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    My kids really enjoyed it!

    Anyone with kids who watch "The Suite Life of Zach and Cody" should consider buying or renting this DVD. My kids are big fans of the Sprouse twins and got a big kick out of seeing them in new roles and checking out the behind the scenes bonus footage. The movie is based on Mark Twain's classic "Prince and The Pauper". It's a great story and a great movie that is family friendly with no swear words. I'd recommend it for anyone with children or young teenagers regardless of whether or not they are already Zach & Cody fans.

More Great Stuff For Your Kids

  • Now Playing

    Where the Wild Things Are

    Where the Wild Things Are

    Sometimes-dark adaptation focuses on friendship, loneliness.

  • Tech Tip

    Protecting privacy is a bigger issue than predators.Beyond Safety

    Protecting privacy is a bigger issue than predators.

  • Book of the Week

    Catching Fire: The Hunger Games, Book 2

    Catching Fire: The Hunger Games, Book 2

    Sequel just as gripping -- and brutal -- as the first.

  • Pick of the Week

    Spook-tacular Books

    Spook-tacular Books

    Fun Halloween picture books for young kids.

  • Download This

    The Time of Our Lives

    The Time of Our Lives

    Walmart-exclusive mini-CD is edgy but kid-friendly.

Give Us a Minute, Get a Lot of Common Sense!
  • Age-appropriate best bets for your kids
  • Weekly email alert with the latest picks, reviews & advice
  • Post your own reviews and share them with friends

This will never be displayed to others.
Your email will never be displayed to others.
Your password should be 6-10 characters long.
A screen name protects your privacy
To post a review or comment you must become a Common Sense Member. It's easy!

Set-up your account
This will never be displayed to others.
Your email will never be displayed to others.
Your password should be 6-10 characters long.

Choose a screen name
It will appear when you post your own reviews and recommendations.
A screen name protects your privacy

Tell us your children's ages
You'll see the movies, games, books, shows, music, and sites our editors select just for them. As your children get older, our picks will grow with them!Why we ask for this
We never display your children's names, (or nicknames) to anyone, but you. Providing your children's ages allows us to personalize information on our site, so you get better information, faster.
is
until
(optional)
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
Add another child

We can make Common Sense just right for you. With a little info about you and your family, you'll get the most out of our site.

Set-up your account
This will never be displayed to others.
Your email will never be displayed to others.
Your password should be 6-10 characters long.

Tell us your children's ages
You'll see the movies, games, books, shows, music, and sites our editors select just for them. As your children get older, our picks will grow with them!
Why we ask for this
We never display your children's names, (or nicknames) to anyone, but you. Providing your children's ages allows us to personalize information on our site, so you get better information, faster.
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
Add another child

Choose a screen name
It will appear when you post your own reviews and recommendations
A screen name protects your privacy