Princess Movies

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Disney princess movies aren't the only film royalty. It's hard to resist the allure of princess movies -- so why try? It's true that some movie princesses are less can-do than others, and there's no denying that the products tied in to some of these ladies are a little over the top. But at their heart, these princess movies for kids are all about fun, romance, and magic ... usually with a catchy tune or two to boot. And if your kids really can't get enough princesses, try these princess games, too.

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Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy Poster Image

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Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy

age 3+

Sibling spat teaches positive lessons in enjoyable tale.

February 24, 2015 2015 NR (114 minutes)

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Angelina Ballerina: Ballerina Princess

age 4+

Princess stories with lessons on friendship, other cultures.

March 6, 2012 2012 NR (61 minutes)

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Cinderella Movie Poster: Cinderella holds a glass slipper; smaller images of the Fairy Godmother and other characters are below her

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Cinderella

age 4+

Sweet fairy-tale classic has bullying, tense chase scenes.

March 4, 1950 1950 G (74 minutes)

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Frozen

age 5+

Wintry Disney musical is fabulous celebration of sisterhood.

November 27, 2013 2013 PG (102 minutes)

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Tangled

age 5+

Fantastic princess adventure is fun, with great messages.

November 24, 2010 2010 PG (92 minutes)

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The Swan Princess

age 5+

Classic story is less scary than most animated fairy tales.

November 18, 1994 1994 G (89 minutes)

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The Swan Princess: A Royal Wedding

age 5+

Chinese-inspired tale has positive messages, mild scares.

August 4, 2020 2020 G (82 minutes)

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Anastasia

age 6+

Beautiful, not factual depiction of missing Russian duchess.

November 21, 1997 1997 G (94 minutes)

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Beauty and the Beast

age 6+

Disney fave has great music, strong messages, some scares.

November 22, 1991 1991 G (90 minutes)

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Enchanted

age 6+

Adorable fairy tale is a fabulous family flick.

November 21, 2007 2007 PG (107 minutes)

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Moana

age 6+

Memorable musical with a Pacific Islander lead, some scares.

November 23, 2016 2016 PG (113 minutes)

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Shrek movie poster: Fiona, Shrek, Donkey, and Farquaad pose in front of a large "S" with ogre ears

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Shrek

age 6+

Gross-out laughs meet a marvelous fairy tale mix.

May 18, 2001 2001 PG (93 minutes)

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Movie Poster: Snow White, back to back with the evil queen, holds a red apple

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

age 6+

Animated fairy tale classic is enchanting but also scary.

December 21, 1937 1937 G (84 minutes)

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The Little Mermaid Movie Poster Image: Ariel sits on a rock, looking up, Flounder beside her

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The Little Mermaid

age 6+

Superb, entertaining animated musical has some scary stuff.

November 15, 1989 1989 G (83 minutes)

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The Princess and the Frog

age 6+

First African American Disney princess is a good role model.

December 11, 2009 2009 G (97 minutes)

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A Little Princess Poster Image

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A Little Princess

age 7+

Wonderful adaptation of classic book; some scary moments.

May 10, 1995 1995 G (97 minutes)

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Princess Protection Program

age 7+

Sweet Disney tale has great messages about friendship.

June 26, 2009 2009 NR (89 minutes)

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Super Mario Galaxy

age 7+

Fantastic outer space odyssey with coop play.

Nintendo Wii (2007)

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A Princess for Christmas

age 8+

Family-friendly fairy-tale romance is lighthearted fun.

October 16, 2012 2012 NR (90 minutes)

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Aladdin

age 8+

Live-action remake has charming stars, intense moments.

May 24, 2019 2019 PG (128 minutes)

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