Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- gentle
- earnest
- family movie night
- children's viewing
What critics said
Critics and users broadly criticized the thin, confusing plot and poor animation.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Derek and Odette adopt Alise, and their efforts to protect her drive the plot.
The flying squirrels believe Odette is evil because of a prophecy.
Derek and Odette must oppose the Forbidden Arts while rescuing Alise.
The film uses 3D animation, a kingdom setting, princess imagery, and musical elements.
Films like The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale, and why
The Swan Princess
animated family fantasy centered on royal characters, magical evil, and a child-saving adventure
The Princess and the Frog
family-oriented animated fantasy featuring a princess, a threatened kingdom, and musical storytelling
The Secret of Kells
fantasy adventure for children involving magical creatures, prophecy, and a quest to rescue a young character
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Rich
- Release Date
- 2014-02-25
- Runtime
- 79 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (45)
Cast
- Laura Bailey
- Yuri Lowenthal
- Joseph Medrano
- James Arrington
- Darrel Guilbeau
- Jan Broberg Felt
- Joel Bishop
- Carly Fogelson
- Julia Fogelson
- Doug Stone
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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: A Royal Family Tale about?
- An animated royal family adventure in which Odette and Derek fight superstition and dark magic to bring their adopted daughter home.
- What is The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale as mild.
- What did critics think of The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale?
- Critics and users broadly criticized the thin, confusing plot and poor animation.
- Which films are like The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale?
- Films with a similar feel include The Swan Princess, The Princess and the Frog, and The Secret of Kells.
- How long is The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale?
- The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale runs 79 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale?
- In United States, The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
