A Princess for Christmas (2011)
Kernel Score: 80% · 410 TMDB ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Family, TV Movie, Romance, Drama
Released: 2011-12-03
Runtime: 91 minutes
Where to watch A Princess for Christmas
- Stream: Prime Video, Peacock
- Free with ads: Fawesome, YouTube Free, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
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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- Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) — 88%
- Crown for Christmas (2015) — 75%
- The Rules of the Game (1939) — 84%
- That Obscure Object of Desire (1977) — 85%
- Stardust (2007) — 84%
- The Young Victoria (2009) — 80%
- The Princess Switch (2018) — 77%
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Director
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, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch A Princess for Christmas?
In the US you can stream A Princess for Christmas on Prime Video and Peacock, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, YouTube Free, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads) 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.