The Little Prince (2015)
Kernel Score: 85% · 2,932 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Family
Released: 2015-07-29
Runtime: 106 minutes
Is The Little Prince worth watching?
Worth watching. A thoughtful animated take on Saint-Exupery's story, blending a modern girl's tale with the book's tender fable. It looks lovely and the ideas are sincere, though the framing is stronger than the old stories in the middle.
Watch it if you
- like thoughtful animation
- enjoy stories that gently question grown-up life
- want something for children and adults
Skip it if you
- want fast jokes and action
- dislike sentimental fables
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Little Prince
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that will tell her about the story of the Little Prince that he once met.
The Little Prince parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that The Little Prince is a gentle animated family fantasy about imagination, growing up, and connection.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- The Snowman (1982) — 85%: Quiet, tender animated fairy tale
- Porco Rosso (1992) — 87%: Dreamy adventure for grown-ups and older children
Director
Mark Osborne
Cast
- Riley Osborne as The Little Prince (voice)
- Mackenzie Foy as The Little Girl (voice)
- Jeff Bridges as The Aviator (voice)
- Rachel McAdams as The Mother (voice)
- Marion Cotillard as The Rose (voice)
- James Franco as The Fox (voice)
- Benicio del Toro as The Snake (voice)
- Bud Cort as The King (voice)
- Ricky Gervais as The Conceited Man (voice)
- Albert Brooks as The Businessman (voice)
The Little Prince FAQ
Is The Little Prince worth watching?
Worth watching. A thoughtful animated take on Saint-Exupery's story, blending a modern girl's tale with the book's tender fable. It looks lovely and the ideas are sincere, though the framing is stronger than the old stories in the middle.
Where can I watch The Little Prince?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Little Prince OK for kids?
The Little Prince is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Little Prince is a gentle animated family fantasy about imagination, growing up, and connection.
What movies are like The Little Prince?
If you liked The Little Prince, try The Wild Robot, Flow, Castle in the Sky and Klaus.