---
title: "The Princess and the Frog"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-princess-and-the-frog-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10198
imdb_id: "tt0780521"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 6184
content_rating: "G"
---

# The Princess and the Frog (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-princess-and-the-frog-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Princess and the Frog is an animated film released in 2009 by Walt Disney. The film is directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. The story revolves around a waitress who is desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner. She embarks on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being after she kisses him. This sets off a series of events that she must face.

The film is classified as Animation, Romance, Fantasy, and Family. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes. The movie is rated G and was released in the United States on December 11, 2009. The story of the film begins with a kiss, as is typical in love stories. The film features a cast of characters including Anika Noni Roseová, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Michael-Leon Wooley, and Jennifer Cody. The movie received a 68% rating from viewers, with many discussing their opinions on the film.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A determined waitress kisses a frog prince and becomes a frog herself."

### Why Watch
- beautiful hand-drawn animation
- memorable musical numbers
- strong female protagonist

### Caveats & Content Note
- some pacing issues in the middle act
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for all ages with mild adventure themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: charming, adventurous, musical, heartwarming, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ron Clements, John Musker
- **Networks / Studios**: Walt Disney Animation Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this a Disney princess movie?
Yes, it follows the classic Disney princess formula with modern elements.

### Q: Does the main character become a princess?
The main character works toward her dream of owning a restaurant while dealing with unexpected magical circumstances.

### Q: Is the animation style traditional?
Yes, it features beautiful hand-drawn animation in Disney's classic style.

### Q: Does it have songs?
Yes, it includes several memorable musical numbers throughout the story.

### Q: Is it based on a fairy tale?
Yes, it's loosely based on the classic frog prince fairy tale.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Princess and the Frog — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10198)
- [Princezna a žabák – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princezna_a_%C5%BEab%C3%A1k)
- [Princezna a žabák [The Princess and the Frog] (2009): Komentáře…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/124183-princezna-a-zabak/komentare?p=16)
- [Princezna a žabák / The Princess and the Frog (2009)](https://www.sms.cz/film/princezna-a-zabak)

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