A Little Princess (1995)
A Little Princess (1995) is a warm, emotional family drama with a touch of fantasy that follows imaginative 10-year-old Sara Crewe as she navigates life at a strict New York boarding school while her father fights in World War I. Originally wealthy and free‑spirited, Sara quickly wins friends with her storytelling and kindness, but clashes with the severe headmistress, Miss Minchin. When news arrives that her father has died and his estate is lost, Sara is stripped of her comforts and forced into servitude — yet she refuses to abandon her belief that “every girl’s a princess.” Watching the film, you’ll experience a blend of gentle melancholy and uplift: delicate period detail and child‑centered whimsy, memorable performances, and moments of quiet magic as Sara uses imagination and compassion to preserve her dignity and inspire those around her. The film balances hardship and hope, inviting both children and adults to feel sorrow, warmth, and ultimately resilience. It’s a visually pleasing, emotionally rich adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic that celebrates storytelling, friendship, and the power of inner strength.
Actors: Liesel Matthews, Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Runtime: 97 min
Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy
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