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The Princess Diaries (2001) Movie vs Book
Film · 2001 · Directed by Garry Marshall · Starring Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Hector Elizondo
The Princess Diaries (2001) Movie: Cast and Details
A shy teenager learns she is the heir to a small European kingdom.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt moves the story to San Francisco and keeps only the idea of the book.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for the diary voice. The film is a bright family comedy.
What the book gives you
The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
A breezy start to a long series. It inspired a popular 2001 film.
Who will like it: Readers who like light, fast teen comedy.