The Princess and the Frog (2009)
83%RT Audience Score: 74%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 3 Oscars
10 wins & 42 nominations total
The warmth of traditional Disney animation makes this occasionally lightweight fairy-tale update a lively and captivating confection for the holidays
The Princess and the Frog” is a Disney classic that will make you believe in love and magic. The animation is stunning, with vibrant colors and beautiful backgrounds that transport you to the French Quarter of New Orleans. The characters are lovable and hilarious, especially the sassy firefly Ray. And let’s not forget the music – the jazz-inspired soundtrack will have you tapping your feet and singing along. This movie is perfect for kids and adults alike, and it’s a refreshing return to traditional animation. So grab some popcorn and get ready to be enchanted by “The Princess and the Frog”!
Production Company(ies)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
Distributor
Walt Disney
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Walt Disney Feature Animation – 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
G
Year of Release
2009
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital SDDS DTS Dolby Atmos
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):English, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 11, 2009 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 16, 2010
Genre(s)
Comedy/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Michael-Leon Wooley, Jennifer Cody, Jim Cummings, directed by Ron Clements, John Musker, written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Comedy, Adventure, Musical, Fantasy, G, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Candice Frederick, Dwight Brown, Sandra Hall, Jim Schembri, Bruce Diones, Laremy Legel, Sean Collier, Jason Best, Mike Massie, Richard Propes, Yasser Medina, MPAA rating, produced by Peter Del Vecho, Walt Disney, Tiana, Prince Naveen, Dr Facilier, Louis, Charlotte, Ray, traditional Disney animation, fairy-tale update, New Orleans, voodoo priestess, amphibian, kiss, Mardi Gras, pastel richness, nineteen-twenties jazz-age setting, local color, black heroine, female characters, vocal cast, soundtrack, different
Worldwide gross: $267,045,765
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $369,086,815
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 412
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 40,249,380
US/Canada gross: $104,400,899
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $144,293,602
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 536
US/Canada opening weekend: $786,190
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $1,086,602
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,269
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $105,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $145,121,626
Production budget ranking: 230
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $78,147,996
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $145,817,194
ROI to date (est.): 65%
ROI ranking: 1,079
Bruno Campos – Prince Naveen (Voice)
Keith David – Dr. Facilier (Voice)
Michael-Leon Wooley – Louis (Voice)
Jennifer Cody – Charlotte (Voice)
Jim Cummings – Ray (Voice)
Director(s)
Ron Clements, John Musker
Writer(s)
Ron Clements, John Musker
Producer(s)
Peter Del Vecho
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 3 Oscars
10 wins & 42 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (201) | Top Critics (63) | Fresh (171) | Rotten (30)
The Princess and the Frog will certainly be remembered years later as not only a pioneer Disney movie, but also one that allowed audiences to never let go of their dreams and that with love anything is possible, no matter your age or color.
September 12, 2017 | Rating: A
Candice Frederick
Reel Talk Online
TOP CRITIC
A story everyone can enjoy.
November 8, 2016
Dwight Brown
National Newspaper Publishers Association
TOP CRITIC
The backgrounds are beautifully drawn. There are sunny days in the French Quarter, spooky nights among live oaks hung with Spanish moss, and a rousing denouement at the Mardi Gras.
December 7, 2014 | Rating: 3.5/5
Sandra Hall
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
If the film boasts any advantages over digital, it’s in the pastel richness of its colours and the elasticity of its characters, who enjoy a degree of comic flexibility and range of expressions we still don’t get from computers.
December 7, 2014 | Rating: 3.5/5
Jim Schembri
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
The nineteen-twenties jazz-age setting and the primal-adventure storytelling are boilerplate Disney, scrubbed clean of any real local color.
November 26, 2013
Bruce Diones
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
It’s a very cute film, a very accessible work for children and families.
May 6, 2011 | Rating: B
Laremy Legel
Film.com
TOP CRITIC
The Princess and the Frog is indeed good-not-great, as its considerable merits … are weighed against a circuitous, unsatisfying plot.
March 19, 2021 | Rating: 7/10
Sean Collier
Box Office Prophets
The Princess of the Frog’s black heroine is undoubtedly a step forward, yet in other respects the movie is backward looking – but in a good way.
November 30, 2020
Jason Best
Movie Talk
A welcome return to traditional animation, with changes in animation styles to highlight specific sequences, and unobtrusive CG effects.
November 29, 2020 | Rating: 8/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
An entertaining and vibrant film.
September 20, 2020 | Rating: 3.0/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Despite the beautiful animation and some contagious musical acts, I find the fairy tale a bit routinary. [Full review in Spanish]
August 21, 2020 | Rating: 6/10
Yasser Medina
Cinemaficionados
It is highly appreciated that Disney has been adapting to the new times, giving a less dependent and conformist version of its female characters. [Full Review in Spanish]
April 17, 2020
Sergio Benítez
Espinof…
Plot
In “The Princess and the Frog,” hardworking Tiana dreams of opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans, but her plans are derailed when she is turned into a frog after a kiss from Prince Naveen, who is also under a spell. Together, they embark on an adventure through the bayous to seek the help of a powerful voodoo priestess.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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