The Prince and the Pauper
1937, English. Directed by William Keighley.
Mark Twain's Immortal Classic !
Two boys – the prince Edward and the pauper Tom – are born on the same day. Years later, when young teenage Tom sneaks into the palace garden, he meets the prince. They change clothes with one another before the guards discover them and throw out the prince thinking he's the urchin. No one believes them when they try to tell the truth about which is which. Soon after, the old king dies and the prince will inherit the throne.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 43 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 rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- William KeighleyDirector
- Errol FlynnMiles Hendon
- Claude RainsEarl of Hertford
- Henry StephensonDuke of Norfolk
- Barton MacLaneJohn Canty
- Billy MauchTom Canty
- Robert J. MauchPrince Edward
- Alan HaleCaptain of the Guard
- Eric PortmanFirst Lord
- Lionel PapeSecond Lord
- Leonard WilleyThird Lord
- Murray KinnellHugo
- Halliwell HobbesArchbishop
Details
- Released
- 30 April 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Laird Doyle
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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 6.8/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
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 NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young 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 rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prince and the Pauper?
If you liked The Prince and the Pauper, try Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, All That Money Can Buy.
Who directed The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper (1937) was directed by William Keighley and stars Errol Flynn, Claude Rains, Henry Stephenson.
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.