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A Little Princess (1995)

★ 7.6G97 minDirector: Alfonso Cuarón

Film by Alfonso Cuarón

A Little Princess is a 1995 American fantasy drama film directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Based upon the 1905 novel A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the film stars Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham, Liesel Matthews (in her film debut), Vanessa Lee Chester, Rusty Schwimmer, Arthur Malet, and Errol Sitahal. Its plot, heavily influenced by the 1939 cinematic version, focuses on a young girl who is relegated to a life of servitude at a New York boarding school after receiving news that her father was killed in combat.

A Little Princess was released in the United States by Warner Bros., through their Family Entertainment label, on May 10, 1995. The film received critical acclaim and grossed $10 million.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is A Little Princess about?
A Little Princess (1995) — When her father enlists to fight for the British in WWI, young Sara Crewe goes to New York to attend the same boarding school her late mother attended. She soon clashes with the severe headmistress, Miss Minchin, who attempts to stifle Sara's creativity and sense of self-worth. S
Is A Little Princess based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is A Little Princess scary?
Content rating: G. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.