The Prince and the Pauper

NRUnited States rating19371h 58mAdventure, Drama, Family
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Two boys who look exactly alike find themselves in a predicament after they swap clothes and are mistaken for each other. One boy must navigate the royal court while the other tries to survive in the streets. They both have to work hard to prove who they really are in this historical tale.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a steady narrative flow typical of classic period dramas. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe prince is chased out of the palace grounds by guards.
  • Approx.ScaryAn assassination attempt is made on the prince.

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  1. 1How did the two boys feel when they realized they looked so much alike?
  2. 2Why do you think it was so hard for people to believe the truth about who was who?
  3. 3How did the boys show courage when they were in difficult situations?

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