---
title: "The Princess and the Pea"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-princess-and-the-pea-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14492
imdb_id: "tt0146063"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 27
content_rating: "G"
---

# The Princess and the Pea (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-princess-and-the-pea-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Princess and the Pea is a 2002 animated musical fantasy film directed by Mark Swan. This American-Hungarian production, released on August 16, 2002, serves as an adaptation of the 1835 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The cast includes Amanda Waving, Jonathan Firth, and Dan Finnerty. The story follows a wise old raven named Sebastian who analyzes peas in an attempt to protect the kingdom of Corazion from the revenge of Laird, the king's brother. Simultaneously, Prince Rollo searches for a truly sensitive heart among various princesses. His perspective shifts after a chance encounter with a kind-hearted peasant girl, leading him to contemplate the nature of true beauty. As Sebastian works to solve the mystery of the pea to save the kingdom, the narrative explores themes of nobility and purity of heart. The film was produced by Feature Films for Families and Swan Productions. It is categorized as animation, fantasy, and family, with a total runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Yipee Kids TV Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Filmzie | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mark Swan
- **Networks / Studios**: Swan productions, Feature Films for Families

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Amanda Waving** as *Princess Daria (voice)*
- **Jonathan Firth** as *Prince Rollo (voice)*
- **Dan Finnerty** as *Prince Rollo - Singing (voice)*
- **Steven Webb** as *Young Prince Rollo (voice)*
- **Nigel Lambert** as *Sebastian the Raven (voice)*
- **Lincoln Hoppe** as *King Heath (voice)*
- **Ronan Vibert** as *King Laird (voice)*
- **Eve Karpf** as *Queen Helsa (voice)*
- **Liz May Brice** as *Princess Hildegard (voice)*
- **Richard Ridings** as *King Windham/Button (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Princess and the Pea online?
The Princess and the Pea is currently available to watch or stream on Yipee Kids TV Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Princess and the Pea worth watching?
The Princess and the Pea holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 27 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Princess and the Pea and when was it released?
The Princess and the Pea is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Princess and the Pea?
The Princess and the Pea was directed by Mark Swan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Princess and the Pea — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14492)
- [The Princess and the Pea (2002 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Princess_and_the_Pea_(2002_Film))
- [The Princess and the Pea (2002) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0146063/fullcredits/)
- [The Princess and the Pea (2002) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14492-the-princess-and-the-pea/cast)
- [The Princess and the Pea (2002) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-princess-and-the-pea/13166/credits/)
- [The Princess and the Pea (2002 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/The_Princess_and_the_Pea_(2002_film))

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