The Princess Diaries

The Princess Diaries

She rocks. She rules. She reigns.

G 2001 · 115 min · ★ 7.0 (5K) · Comedy, Family, Romance

A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne.

Directed by Garry Marshall · Written by Gina Wendkos

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