The Princess and the Frog
The Princess and the Frog

The Princess and the Frog

2009Movie98 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic73/100
Google Users86%
Director: Ron Clements, John MuskerGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

In 1920s New Orleans, ambitious waitress Tiana dreams of opening her own restaurant. Her life takes a magical turn when she kisses Prince Naveen, only for him to be transformed into a frog by a voodoo sorcerer. Tiana herself soon becomes a frog, and the two embark on a perilous journey through the Louisiana bayou to break the curse before it's too late.

Critical Reception

The Princess and the Frog was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its animation, music, and voice acting. Critics particularly lauded its return to traditional Disney animation and its engaging story, though some found the pacing uneven. Audience reception was also favorable, appreciating its cultural representation and classic fairy tale feel.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning traditional animation and vibrant musical numbers.
  • Applauded for introducing Disney's first Black princess and its setting in 1920s New Orleans.
  • Some critics noted a slightly uneven narrative pace, but overall found it a charming and entertaining fairy tale.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film, highlighting its beautiful animation, catchy songs, and Tiana's strong, independent character. Many appreciated the film's cultural significance and its classic Disney storytelling.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song ('Almost There').

Fun Fact

The character of Mama Odie was inspired by Dr. John, a legendary New Orleans musician.

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4 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

When the eligible bachelor "Prince Naveen" arrives in New Orleans, he suffers quite a character change! It seems that the evil "Facilier" - straight out of "Live and Let Die" (1973) - has offered his butler the chance to swap places with hi...
r96sk

r96sk

Solid. <em>'The Princess and the Frog'</em> makes for a good time. It's nothing incredibly different from the studio's other animated princess films, but still produces what you'd want from a film of this type. Anika Noni Rose works w...
Gimly

Gimly

I have some questions, I have some comments, both of which may come across as moderately hostile, but I still enjoyed _The Princess and the Frog_. I'm not too sure why though. I won't be coming back for the soundtrack, which is generally on...
tiailds

tiailds

After the third attempt to watch this film, I finally got through the first 15 minutes and am glad I did. There always seemed to be something to stop me from getting too far in. So, what did I think? "Is it entertaining?" Yes. For the mo...