The Little Prince

The entertainment that loves a lot, and lives a lot, and gives and gives and gives a lot.

1974 • 88 min • Science Fiction · Fantasy · Family · Music

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Synopsis

After a pilot is forced to make an emergency landing in the Sahara Desert, he befriends a young prince from outer space; the friendship conjures up stories of journeys through the solar system for the stranded aviator.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

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An aviator crash-lands in the Sahara and encounters a peculiar young prince from a distant asteroid. The prince shares tales of his cosmic travels and the unique inhabitants he met, forming an unexpected bond with the pilot. It's a whimsical musical fable about friendship and the wonders of imagination.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some complex philosophical themes
Moments of loneliness and sadness
The ending can be emotionally impactful

What it models well

Imagination and wonder
The value of friendship
Seeing beyond the obvious
Love and loss

Talk about it after

What does it mean to "see with your heart"?
Why is it important to cherish relationships?
How does the film show that growing up doesn't mean losing your inner child?
The bittersweet nature of saying goodbye.

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Top billed cast

Director: Stanley Donen • Crew: Alan Jay Lerner

Trailers & clips

1974 The Little Prince Official Trailer 1 Paramount Pictures

Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
Adapting an untouchable classic is always a risk, but when the 70s dust settles, what's left is a piece of work that defies our expectations. Between legendary performances that shaped pop culture and highly questionable musical choices, the 1974 version of The Little Prince is a quirky cinematic experience that begs to be rediscovered.…
Vinicius Monteiro, TMDB Community