A Princess for Christmas (2011)

Kernel Score: 80% · 410 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Comedy, Family, TV Movie, Romance, Drama

Released: 2011-12-03

Runtime: 91 minutes

Where to watch A Princess for Christmas

  • Free with ads: YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi
  • Rent: Prime Video
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

After her sister and brother-in-law's tragic deaths, an American woman who is the guardian for her young niece and nephew is invited to a royal European castle for Christmas by her late brother-in-law's father, the Duke of Castlebury. Feeling out of place as a commoner, she is determined to give her family a merry Christmas and surprises herself when she falls for a handsome prince.

A Princess for Christmas parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that this is a wholesome holiday family romance about an American woman who falls for a European prince.

  • Products & purchases: Some — The royal castle setting and holiday festivities lean into aspirational imagery of luxury and romance.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Michael Damian

Cast

  • Katie McGrath as Jules Daly
  • Sam Heughan as Ashton Prince of Castlebury
  • Miles Richardson as Paisley Winterbottom
  • Charlotte Salt as Lady Arabella Marchand du Belmont
  • Travis Turner as Milo Huntington
  • Leilah de Meza as Maddie Huntington
  • Roger Moore as Edward Duke of Castlebury
  • Mãdãlina Anea as Abigail
  • Răzvan Oprea as Lord Thomas Belmont
  • Oxana Moravec as Mrs. Birch

A Princess for Christmas FAQ

Is A Princess for Christmas good?

A Princess for Christmas has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 410 audience ratings.

Where can I watch A Princess for Christmas?

In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video.

Is A Princess for Christmas OK for kids?

A Princess for Christmas is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that this is a wholesome holiday family romance about an American woman who falls for a European prince.

What movies are like A Princess for Christmas?

If you liked A Princess for Christmas, try Red, White & Royal Blue, Crown for Christmas, The Rules of the Game and That Obscure Object of Desire.