What is The Swan Princess like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Swan Princess as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is The Swan Princess violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Swan Princess as mild.

Which films are like The Swan Princess?

Films with a similar feel include Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and The Princess and the Frog.

How long is The Swan Princess?

The Swan Princess runs 89 minutes.

Where can I watch The Swan Princess?

In United States, The Swan Princess is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.

The Swan Princess

Name: The Swan Princess
Genre: Family, Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 1994-11-18
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Rating: 6.599999904632568
Cast: Jack Palance, Howard McGillin, Michelle Nicastro, Liz Callaway, John Cleese

199489 min★ 6.6

A bickering prince must overcome a sorcerer’s curse and prove his love for a princess transformed into a swan.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Measured
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Simple
Violence: Mild

whimsical
romantic
cheerful
family movie night
children’s movie afternoon

What critics said

Critics generally found the film bright, technically polished, and pleasant family entertainment, while judging its romance, songs, and story less distinctive than major Disney animated features.

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

Derek and Odette are forced to spend summers together as children, initially dislike each other, and later fall in love.
Rothbart’s spell transforms Odette into a swan, while Derek must prove that his love is not based only on her beauty.
Rich Animation Studios adapts the Swan Lake tradition as an original animated musical feature outside the Disney studio system.
Critics specifically praised the film’s lush, original sense of color across its kingdoms, characters, and magical settings.

Films like The Swan Princess, and why

Beauty and the Beast
animated fairy-tale romance with royal protagonists, musical numbers, magical transformation, and family-friendly adventure
The Little Mermaid
family-oriented animated fantasy combining romance, comic animal companions, songs, and a threatened kingdom
The Princess and the Frog
classic animated fairy-tale adventure centered on a cursed heroine, enchanted creatures, and romantic rescue

Movie Details

Director: Richard Rich
Release Date: 1994-11-18
Runtime: 89 min
Rating: 6.6 / 10 (1054)

Cast

Jack Palance
Howard McGillin
Michelle Nicastro
Liz Callaway
John Cleese
Steven Wright
Steve Vinovich
Mark Harelik
James Arrington
Davis Gaines

Where to watch in United States

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is The Swan Princess about?: A bickering prince must overcome a sorcerer’s curse and prove his love for a princess transformed into a swan.
What is The Swan Princess like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Swan Princess as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
Is The Swan Princess violent?: Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Swan Princess as mild.
What did critics think of The Swan Princess?: Critics generally found the film bright, technically polished, and pleasant family entertainment, while judging its romance, songs, and story less distinctive than major Disney animated features.
Which films are like The Swan Princess?: Films with a similar feel include Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and The Princess and the Frog.
How long is The Swan Princess?: The Swan Princess runs 89 minutes.
Where can I watch The Swan Princess?: In United States, The Swan Princess is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.

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