The Prince and the Pauper
1977, English. Directed by Richard Fleischer.
Tom Canty is a poor English boy who bears a remarkable resemblance to Edward, Prince of Wales and son of King Henry VIII. The two boys meet and decide to play a joke on the court by dressing in each other's clothes, but the plan goes awry when they're separated and each must live the other's life.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard FleischerDirector
- Mark LesterPrince Edward / Tom Canty
- Oliver ReedMiles Hendon
- Charlton HestonHenry VIII
- David HemmingsHugh Hendon
- Ernest BorgnineJohn Canty
- George C. ScottThe Ruffler
- Harry AndrewsHertford
- Raquel WelchLady Edith
- Rex HarrisonThe Duke of Norfolk
- Sybil DanningMother Canty
- Julian Orchard. St.John
- Murray MelvinPrince's Dresser
Details
- Released
- 3 June 1977
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Berta Domínguez D., George MacDonald Fraser, Pierre Spengler
- Budget
- $8M
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What The Prince and the Pauper is based on
The Prince and the Pauper is based on The Prince and the Pauper, an 1881 novel by Mark Twain, published by James R. Osgood.
Novel · 1881
The Prince and the Pauper
By Mark Twain
Published by James R. Osgood
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The Prince and the Pauper: quick answers
Is The Prince and the Pauper worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Prince and the Pauper have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Prince and the Pauper. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Prince and the Pauper parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Prince and the Pauper is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Prince and the Pauper on?
The Prince and the Pauper isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prince and the Pauper?
If you liked The Prince and the Pauper, try The Man in the Iron Mask, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Strings.
Who directed The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper (1977) was directed by Richard Fleischer and stars Mark Lester, Oliver Reed, Charlton Heston.
What is The Prince and the Pauper based on?
The Prince and the Pauper is based on The Prince and the Pauper, an 1881 novel by Mark Twain, published by James R. Osgood.