The Princess and the Frog (2009)

Kernel Score: 82% · 6,024 ratings · Rated G

Genres: Animation, Romance, Fantasy, Family

Released: 2009-12-08

Runtime: 98 minutes

Is The Princess and the Frog worth watching?

Worth watching. A waitress in 1920s New Orleans kisses a frog prince and ends up a frog herself. It's a lively, jazzy fairy tale with lovely hand-drawn animation, and a good heroine. It's a bit slower in the middle.

Watch it if you

  • love classic hand-drawn Disney
  • like jazz-flavoured music
  • want a fairy tale with a hard-working heroine

Skip it if you

  • have children scared of villains
  • want fast, modern animation

Best for: Family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The Princess and the Frog

  • Stream: Disney+
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.

The Princess and the Frog parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that The Princess and the Frog is a G-rated Disney musical fairy tale featuring voodoo magic and a villain.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Mild fantasy peril from a villainous voodoo sorcerer; no graphic violence, rated G.

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

Movies like The Princess and the Frog

If you liked The Princess and the Frog, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Beauty and the Beast (1991) — 90%: Disney fairy tale with a strong heroine and great songs
  • Aladdin (1992) — 92%: Fast, funny Disney adventure with a lively score
  • The Little Mermaid (1989) — 89%: Hand-drawn Disney musical by the same directors
  • Tangled (2010) — 87%: Funny, warm fairy-tale adventure
  • Hercules (1997) — 85%: Lively Disney musical comedy
  • Moana (2016) — 85%: Lively adventure with a determined young heroine

Director

Ron Clements

Cast

  • Anika Noni Rose as Tiana (voice)
  • Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen (voice)
  • Jim Cummings as Ray (voice)
  • Michael-Leon Wooley as Louis (voice)
  • Keith David as Dr. Facilier (voice)
  • Jennifer Cody as Charlotte (voice)
  • Peter Bartlett as Lawrence (voice)
  • Jenifer Lewis as Mama Odie (voice)
  • Oprah Winfrey as Eudora (voice)
  • John Goodman as "Big Daddy" La Bouff (voice)

The Princess and the Frog FAQ

Is The Princess and the Frog worth watching?

Worth watching. A waitress in 1920s New Orleans kisses a frog prince and ends up a frog herself. It's a lively, jazzy fairy tale with lovely hand-drawn animation, and a good heroine. It's a bit slower in the middle.

Where can I watch The Princess and the Frog?

In the US you can stream The Princess and the Frog on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Princess and the Frog OK for kids?

The Princess and the Frog is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Princess and the Frog is a G-rated Disney musical fairy tale featuring voodoo magic and a villain.

What movies are like The Princess and the Frog?

If you liked The Princess and the Frog, try Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Tangled.