The Little Prince
A stranded pilot discovers wonder, responsibility, and the meaning of human connection through a mysterious boy from a tiny asteroid.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- lyrical
- wistful
- family movie night
- nostalgic viewing
What critics said
Critics regard the adaptation as a lyrical and inventive but uneven musical interpretation of the beloved source material.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Little Prince encounters a King, businessman, historian, and general whose adult preoccupations are treated as comic and spiritually hollow.
The pilot's forced landing in the barren Sahara frames the film's encounters with the Prince, Fox, Snake, and Rose.
The Prince recounts journeys from Asteroid B-612 to other planets inhabited by symbolic adult figures before reaching Earth.
The adaptation combines musical numbers, legendary performers, and allegorical encounters in a deliberately stage-like presentation.
Films like The Little Prince, and why
Mary Poppins
whimsical family fantasy, childlike wonder, and philosophical fable structure
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
musical fantasy storytelling with eccentric adult characters and imaginative spectacle
The NeverEnding Story
gentle adventure, talking animals, and moral lessons presented through family-oriented fantasy
Movie Details
- Director
- Stanley Donen
- Release Date
- 1974-11-06
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (129)
Cast
- Steven Warner
- Richard Kiley
- Bob Fosse
- Gene Wilder
- Donna McKechnie
- Joss Ackland
- Clive Revill
- Victor Spinetti
- Graham Crowden
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 Little Prince about?
- A stranded pilot discovers wonder, responsibility, and the meaning of human connection through a mysterious boy from a tiny asteroid.
- What is The Little Prince like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Little Prince as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Little Prince violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Little Prince.
- What did critics think of The Little Prince?
- Critics regard the adaptation as a lyrical and inventive but uneven musical interpretation of the beloved source material.
- Which films are like The Little Prince?
- Films with a similar feel include Mary Poppins, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and The NeverEnding Story.
- How long is The Little Prince?
- The Little Prince runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Little Prince?
- In United States, The Little Prince is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
