The Swan Princess

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The Swan Princess

G

1994

1h 30m

Kids & Family

Musical

Animation

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A vengeful wizard curses a princess to exist as a swan by day until her prince declares his undying love.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

The movie isn't in the same league as Disney's big four, and it doesn't have the same crossover appeal to adults, but as family entertainment it's bright and cheerful, and it has its moments.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Like Hook, Hocus Pocus, and a few other family-friendly flicks from the 1990s, this was so beloved by its target audience that nostalgia has convinced these now-grown-up fans that the movie is actually excellent. Still, it possesses some minor charms.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 10, 2019

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Rachel Wagner

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[It has] this local pedigree that just makes me inclined to to think favorably of it but I have to admit it's not a very strong film.

Rated: 5.5/10

Feb 21, 2019

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

Bafflingly ambitious.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 30, 2017

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Mar 23, 2004

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 2/5

Aug 22, 2003

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Stephen C

Successful in 1.5 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $9,800,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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D P

Oh, honey... which studio did this? Somebody tried to make a Disney princess movie and found out it wasn't that easy.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/04/25

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Smaug Z

This is hidden gem! I love almost everything in this movie! It's beautiful! I felt like this for first 20 minutes, then it does huge nose dive and becomes nonsential mess.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/15/25

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Audience Member

Even after the veneer of nostalgia wears away, I actually really enjoyed this movie. Rogers’ character added a lot of funny moments that I enjoyed as an adult more than I did as a child. The voice acting was well done and the songs were very enjoyable. Yes, it’s old, and yes, it didn’t have the budget of a Disney movie, but I think that adds to its charm. Odette is a good character that stands her ground and doesn’t let things just happen to her. Her animal friends are funny and enjoyable, and the voice acting there is obviously great with the likes of John Cleese among the ranks. The villain was pretty well done, considering his slightly goofy visual design. He had a banger of a villain song with No More Mr. Nice Guy and I hated him an appropriate amount for his villainy. Overall, it’s enjoyable for the time period in which it was made, and it serves as a time capsule for fairy tales retold in classic 2D animation. I love this movie to this day and that’s a hill I will die on.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/25

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Kaito K

Don bluth Snow White ripoff

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/23/24

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Conrad C

Due to both content and animation quality, this movie feels much older than it actually is. That's not to say either are sub par, this movie is just a classic fairytale told using classic animation during an era that was pushing the new. It has both the beauty and the wit of its counterparts, and the musical numbers to back it all up. There is an abundance of side characters / kicks, but each stands out in its role. This is the most Disneyesque non-Disney movie you will ever see.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/26/24

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Richard Rich

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Michelle Nicastro

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The Swan Princess: Official Clip - The Royal Wedding

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The Swan Princess: Official Clip - No More Mr. Nice Guy

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The Swan Princess: Official Clip - Saving the Princess

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The Swan Princess: Official Clip - Rothbart Transforms

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Synopsis

A vengeful wizard curses a princess to exist as a swan by day until her prince declares his undying love.

Director: Richard Rich
Producer: Richard Rich
Screenwriter: Brian Nissen
Production Co: Rich Animation Studios
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.8M
Runtime: 1h 30m

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