Movies like Once Upon a Prince (2018)
The best movies like Once Upon a Prince (2018) are Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal (2019), A Royal Winter (2017) and Royal-ish (2025). If Once Upon a Prince hooked you with its tv movie and romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedA Royal Winter (2017)7.1/10 from 201 votes
- NewestRoyally Screwed (2026)Released 2026
Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal (2019)
One year after Dr. Tasha and Prince Alec met and fell in love, Tasha is on her way to spend the holidays in San Saverre and get a taste of royal life. When Alex surprises her with a royal engagement, she spends her first magical days there trying to stay grounded while managing the task of planning a royal wedding. But when Miranda starts scheming to break the two up, it will take a big sacrifice and a Christmas miracle to make sure they get the holiday royal wedding of their dreams.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Royal Winter (2017)
While on a last-minute European holiday, a young woman finds herself in the middle of a real-life fairy tale when a chance meeting with a handsome local leads to something more. However, things get complicated when she learns that the "local" is actually a prince who is about to be crowned King, and whose mother is dead-set against her royal son's romance with the tourist.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRoyal-ish (2025)
Lacey is an amusement park princess who befriends 8-year-old Rose, a real-life princess, and is recruited by her handsome father to travel to their kingdom and be the new governess.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Private Princess Christmas (2024)
Princess Violet of Wingravia must complete a tough leadership boot camp in Colorado or risk losing her throne to her uncle.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Once Upon a Christmas Crown (2025)
Princess Charlotte of Marovia, soon to be crowned Queen, escapes the palace to pursue her passion for cooking. In a charming New England town, she enters a Christmas baking contest under an alias, where she finds love—and the courage to embrace her true self.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
A Royal Christmas Tail (2025)
When a dashing prince trades a glass slipper for a dog tag, he embarks on a heartwarming Christmas quest to find the mysterious woman — and her adorable pup — who captured his heart in one magical holiday moment.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Christmas with a Prince: The Royal Baby (2021)
Things get complicated for the expecting Prince Alexander and Dr. Tasha when a Royal State Visit is planned abroad, passing through her hometown. The couple must struggle with defying tradition and delivering, literally, on expectations.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
A Winter Princess (2019)
When Carly, secretly a princess, plans Snowden Peak’s Snow Ball with Jesse, their attraction is undeniable. In planning the event, the two make the gala a fundraiser to help infuse much needed resources into the resort. But without a celebrity draw, investors aren’t interested, and Snowden Peak is put up for sale. Will Carly allow her royal identity to be exposed to save the resort?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas with a Prince (2018)
Pediatric specialist Tasha Mason is focused on one thing; keeping the kids in her ward as healthy and happy as possible. So when her high-school crush, who just happens to be handsome Prince Alexander Cavalieri, breaks his leg on a nearby ski-slope, Tasha is forced to allow him to secretly get well on her floor and she’s furious that a spoiled Royal is interrupting the precious healing time her kids so badly need. Soon, however, Tasha learns that some tough love and a lot of Christmas spirit, could turn this royal pain into a knight in shining armor.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisRoyal Hearts (2018)
Kelly, a hopeless romantic in Montana eager to finish her dissertation, and her father, Hank, a rancher, receive news that he has inherited an estate from a faraway land. When they travel there, they discover that Hank has not only inherited the estate, but the title that goes along with it – KING!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCrown for Christmas (2015)
Allie Foster, a struggling New York artist, reluctantly accepts to act as a governess to a rebellious Princess Theodora of Winshire. When Allie forms an unlikely bond with the princess, she attracts the attention of the handsome King Maximillian, who’s facing an arranged marriage against his heart’s wishes. As Christmas Eve draws near, Allie finds herself swept up in romance, royalty and the spirit of the holidays.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Prince for Christmas (2015)
A prince from Europe meets a charming waitress when he travels to America during the Christmas holiday to escape an arranged marriage.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisCaught by Love (2026)
While on a journey of self-discovery, a resort guest gets swept into an undercover investigation for stolen jewels that turns into an unexpected and adventurous romance.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
A Prince in Paradise (2023)
Olivia, struggling with writer's block after a break up, takes a tropical holiday in hope of some inspiration and meets Prince Alexander, who needs some distance from his duty to marry royalty.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Princess Switch (2018)
When a down-to-earth Chicago baker and a soon-to-be princess discover they look like twins, they hatch a Christmastime plan to trade places.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLove in the Forecast (2020)
After swearing off dating for a full year, Leah quickly learns her new commitment has made her a magnet for men.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Christmas Prince (2017)
When a reporter goes undercover as a nanny to get the inside scoop on a playboy prince, she gets tangled in some royal intrigue and ends up finding love - but will she be able to keep up her lie?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Royal Treatment (2022)
Isabella runs her own salon and isn’t afraid to speak her mind, while Prince Thomas runs his own country and is about to marry for duty rather than love. When Izzy and her fellow stylists get the opportunity of a lifetime to do the hair for the royal wedding, she and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Princess Switch: Switched Again (2020)
When Duchess Margaret unexpectedly inherits the throne & hits a rough patch with Kevin, it’s up to Stacy to save the day before a new lookalike — party girl Fiona — foils their plans.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRoyally Ever After (2018)
Sara's dream of finding the perfect mate is realized when boyfriend Daniel proposes marriage, but there is one tiny hitch. It turns out he is the real-life prince of a small European monarchy, and his marriage requires the approval of his royal parents. Commoner Sara will have to do more than simply impress the in-laws-to-be. If she wants to become Daniel’s wife, she’ll have to prove she’s got all the makings of an honest-to-goodness princess.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNature of Love (2020)
City girl Katie is writing a magazine feature on a glamping resort. Far from sporty, she faces her fears trying the camp’s activities with help from Will, a rugged outdoorsman and nature guide.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Romance in the Outfield (2015)
Heather is an attractive, competitive, softball player used to winning. Tyler is a competitive baseball player, charming, and saintly, who hasn't kissed. So what happens when Heather tries to get his first kiss, and Tyler tries to win her heart to help launch his baseball career? It results in a head-on competition igniting a series of of light-hearted ploys of cat-and-mouse that will keep you interested to the end. To top it off falling in love wasn't a part of their plan...so now Tyler must choose between his dream, and Heather. And she must choose between love, and changing who she was.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Frozen in Love (2018)
When struggling bookstore owner Mary and the bad boy of professional hockey, Adam, are teamed together to help facilitate an image makeover for the other, they soon realize that opposites attract and they find themselves unexpectedly frozen in love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBecoming Ms Bennet: Pride & Prejudice (2019)
Kate, an American internet star, lands her dream role as Elizabeth Bennet in a production of Pride and Prejudice. But she struggles with her accent and her theatrically trained co-star, Liam, who feels she is not worthy to play the iconic role.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Royally Screwed (2026)
A rebellious prince and a witty waitress collide in Manhattan, sparking a royal romance that tests tradition, tabloids, and the crown.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Mix Up in the Mediterranean (2021)
A small-town cook impersonates his big city chef twin to compete in a culinary contest and falls for the woman in charge of the event, who thinks he is the brother who is married.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Fit for a Prince (2021)
A promising seamstress designs dresses for a Charity Ball hoping to impress the royal guest. Though the dresses seem destined for disaster, the two still may manage to find their happily ever after.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
The Protector (2019)
After fighting hard to be independent and happy, heiress Camille Logan finds her life threatened as a result of one of her father’s business deals. Camille isn’t prepared for the length her father will go to protect her, or for the man he hires to do the job.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance (2018)
Examine the history of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the moment they met after being set up by friends, through their initial courtship when they were able to keep their romance under wraps, and ultimately the intense global media attention surrounding their relationship and Meghan’s life as a divorced American actress.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOnce Upon a Winter's Date (2017)
Katherine endures the worst Valentine's Day date of her life. On her way home a gypsy casts a magical spell on her. The next morning she soon realises she's reliving the day until she finds Mr Right.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Once Upon a Prince?
The closest matches to Once Upon a Prince are Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal (2019), A Royal Winter (2017) and Royal-ish (2025). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Once Upon a Prince?
People who watched Once Upon a Prince most often go on to Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal (2019), A Royal Winter (2017) and Royal-ish (2025).
What is the highest-rated movie like Once Upon a Prince?
A Royal Winter (2017), rated 7.1/10 by 201 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Once Upon a Prince?
Royally Screwed (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Once Upon a Prince?
Yes: Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal (2019), A Royal Winter (2017) and Royal-ish (2025).
How are movies similar to Once Upon a Prince chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Once Upon a Prince, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.