The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

2004, Kids & family/Romance, 1h 53m

120 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews bring charm and elegance to the movie, but there's not enough material for them to work with in this sequel. Read critic reviews

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The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Photos

Director Garry Marshall (center) poses with his beautiful stars, Anne Hathaway (left) and Julie Andrews (right).

Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews, right) and Asana (Raven, left) share a heart-stopping moment.

Princess Mia (Anne Hathaway. center) has not one, but two suitors - safe choice Sir Andrew (Callum Blue, left) and the riskier Nicholas (Chris Pine, right).

Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews, left) and top security man, Joseph (Hector Elizondo, right) may share more than a professional relationship.

Garry Marshall (left) discusses a scene with Anne Hathaway (right).

After directing the smash hit "Princess Diaries," director Garry Marshall (pictured) returns to the helm for Disney's hilarious sequel, "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement."

Mia (Anne Hathaway, right) is ready to assume her role as princess of Genovia, until she learns from her grandmother, Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews) she's got to immediately take the crown herself

Nicholas (Chris Pine, right) proves an unlikely suitor for Princess Mia (Anne Hathaway, left).

Mia (Anne Hathaway, left) is aided in her quest for a groom by her beautiful, wise grandmother, Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews, center right), & top security man, Joseph (Hector Elizondo, center left).

Mia (Anne Hathaway, left), Lily (Heather Matarazzo, center below), Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews, center above), Joseph (Hector Elizondo, center right) * secretary Charlotte (Kathleen Marshall, right)

Mia (Anne Hathaway, right) is ready to assume her role as princess of Genovia, until she learns from her grandmother, Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews) she's got to immediately take the crown herself

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)

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Movie Info

Mia (Anne Hathaway), still coming to terms with her life as a princess, graduates from Princeton. She returns to Genovia, and her best friend, Lilly (Heather Matarazzo), goes with her. When they arrive, Mia's grandmother (Julie Andrews) informs her that Mia cannot become queen unless she is married within 30 days. Nicholas Devereaux (Chris Pine) is one of her top suitors, though he is more interested in the crown than Mia. But when Nicholas realizes he loves Mia, he decides not to pursue her.

Rating:

G
Genre:

Kids & family, Romance, Comedy
Original Language:

English
Director:

Garry Marshall
Producer:

Debra Chase, Whitney Houston
Writer:

Meg Cabot, Gina Wendkos, Shonda Rhimes
Release Date (Theaters):

Aug 11, 2004 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 11, 2005
Box Office (Gross USA):

$95.1M
Runtime:

1h 53m
Distributor:

Buena Vista Pictures
Sound Mix:

Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio:

Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Anne Hathaway
Mia Thermopolis

Julie Andrews
Clarisse Renaldi

Héctor Elizondo
Joe

John Rhys-Davies
Viscount Mabrey

Heather Matarazzo
Lilly Moscovitz

Chris Pine
Nicholas Devereaux

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Critic Reviews for The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

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Audience Reviews for The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

Dec 02, 2011

It was not even nere the first. The first was original and funny, this was not. This film was pure torture to watch, what a horrible film.

Bradley W Super Reviewer
May 16, 2011

No, this was way too cheesy. Anne Hathaway's carelessness was way too much. But I did liked the romantic moments which was the only part I enjoyed.

Dead A Super Reviewer
Apr 16, 2011

It was not even nere the first. The first was original and funny, this was not. This film was pure torture to watch, what a horrible film.

Jim C Super Reviewer
Dec 02, 2010

better than the first

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