The Princess and the Frog

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The Princess and the Frog

G

Released Dec 11, 2009

1h 35m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Musical

Fantasy

Animation

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Hardworking and ambitious, Tiana dreams of one day opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans. Her dream takes a slight detour when she meets Prince Naveen, who has been turned into an amphibian by evil Dr. Facilier. Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen plants a kiss on poor Tiana, thereby turning her into a frog as well. The pair hop along on an adventure through the bayous to seek the help of a voodoo priestess.

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Critics Consensus

The warmth of traditional Disney animation makes this occasionally lightweight fairy-tale update a lively and captivating confection for the holidays.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

The Princess and the Frog will certainly be remembered years later as not only a pioneer Disney movie, but also one that allowed audiences to never let go of their dreams and that with love anything is possible, no matter your age or color.

Rated: A

Sep 12, 2017

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

A story everyone can enjoy.

Nov 8, 2016

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

The backgrounds are beautifully drawn. There are sunny days in the French Quarter, spooky nights among live oaks hung with Spanish moss, and a rousing denouement at the Mardi Gras.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 7, 2014

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The Princess and the Frog represents a welcome return for Disney and a beacon of cartoon light that the company should aspire to with every new effort.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 28, 2023

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

The narrative is largely dull and the representation ranges from overdue to problematic. While the film still has a charm, specifically in its visuals, the overall viewing experience is more average than anything else.

Jan 25, 2023

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Sean Collier

Box Office Prophets

The Princess and the Frog is indeed good-not-great, as its considerable merits ... are weighed against a circuitous, unsatisfying plot.

Rated: 7/10

Mar 19, 2021

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Hayden C

A great Disney movie filled with nostalgia animation. This movie is the only one that takes place in the US, the most modern set as it takes place during the Jazz era of New Orleans, and it has the first African American princess. All of this movie feels amazing from the songs and the characters. Also has one more f the best messages to the people watching Definitely one of my top three favorite Disney Princess movies along with Brave and Beauty and the Beast.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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matthias s

**The Princess and the Frog** is proof that 2D animation still has magic left to give. No nostalgia goggles here—I watched it for the first time, and wow, what a ride! New Orleans in the '20s is *perfectly* captured, not just in the visuals but in the *feel* of the film. That jazzy soundtrack? Absolute fire. Every song fits like a glove, setting the mood just right. Tiana and Naveen’s love story? Cute and full of charm. Dr. Facilier? Easily one of Disney’s coolest villains—stylish, creepy, and oozing charisma. The comedy lands, the side characters are loveable, and the animation? A gorgeous blend of classic Disney with a fresh touch. Never a dull moment. I was sick with the flu, but somehow, this film made me feel better. If this isn't a sign that 2D animation needs to make a comeback, I don’t know what is.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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Audience Member

One of if not my favorite Disney movie. The soundtrack is memorable, the visuals are stunning, the characters are relatable and memorable, strong quoting power, powerful storytelling. The message of the story about not only love but following your dreams is so potent I will always remember my first watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/25

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Edwin C

Entertainment: 4/5 Marketing: 3/5 Writing: 4/5 For general audience: 74% For pop culture audience: 73% For writing-based audience: 76%

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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Samuel W

A very good spin on a classic fairy tale turned into a Roaring 20s fever dream romance that is thrilling, sweet, and beautiful with a threatening villain played by the spectacular Keith David. Disney never disappoints when they play to their strengths, and this movie is full of the strengths Disney always should play to. With a riveting cast starring Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campo, Jim Cummings, and, of course, Keith David, the movie shone as brightly as Evangeline and Ray did.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Sarah M

I loved it. It was a great movie. Louis the crocodile was SO GOOD and is probably the best Disney talking animal. It's a good movie if you like heartfelt movies and a good movie if you like animation and a good movie if you like romance-it basically checks all the boxes for being a good movie, whatever you like to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Hardworking and ambitious, Tiana dreams of one day opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans. Her dream takes a slight detour when she meets Prince Naveen, who has been turned into an amphibian by evil Dr. Facilier. Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen plants a kiss on poor Tiana, thereby turning her into a frog as well. The pair hop along on an adventure through the bayous to seek the help of a voodoo priestess.

Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
Producer: Peter Del Vecho
Screenwriter: Ron Clements, Rob Edwards, John Musker
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Animation
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Musical, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 11, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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