The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
It can take a lifetime to find true love; she's got 30 days!
2004 • 113 min • Comedy · Drama · Family · Romance
Synopsis
Mia Thermopolis is now a college graduate and on her way to Genovia to take up her duties as princess. Accompanied by her friend Lilly, Mia continues her 'princess lessons', like riding horses side-saddle and archery. But her already complicated life is turned upside down once again when she learns that she is to take the crown as queen earlier than expected, all while she meets a mysteriously charming young man.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
- 67 Audience · 3439 · 49%
Princess Mia is set to become queen of Genovia, but tradition dictates she must marry first. As she navigates royal duties and a surprising arranged marriage, she also finds herself falling for a charming suitor. This sequel continues Mia's journey of self-discovery and leadership.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- A brief scene with a character falling from a height
- Some mild romantic tension and kissing
What it models well
- Embracing responsibility
- Finding your voice
- Friendship and loyalty
- Following your heart
Talk about it after
- What makes a good leader?
- The importance of tradition versus personal choice
- How to handle unexpected changes
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Top billed cast
Director: Garry Marshall • Crew: Shonda Rhimes, Gina Wendkos, Shonda Rhimes
Trailers & clips
"I Loathe You!"
How Chris Pine Was Cast in 'The Princess Diaries 2'
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Reviewer notes
RecommendedJust as slow as the original, but I'd argue it's a better film overall. There isn't much between the two films, I admit. However, I found <em>'The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement'</em> more enjoyable than <em>'The Princess Diaries'</em>. The plot is probably just as interesting, but there's less cringe in this one and the villains are a big improvement. Anne Hathaway (Mia) is very good once more, while ...
RecommendedGood watch, could watch again, but can't recommend unless you just really liked the first one. Of all the boring premises, a legal requirement is a really boring choice. Forcing a marriage is not only not relatable for America (Mia's country of origin), but also not exciting to watch Anne Hatheway reject guys and have to settle. And all the while they ignore the obvious solution. There is a lot of fun with...
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.7/10 (3,439)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Box office
- $134,734,481
- Franchise
- The Princess Diaries Collection
- IMDb
- tt0368933
