The Princess Diaries

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Theatrical Release Date:

08/03/2001

DVD Release Date:

12/18/2001

Run Time:

114min.

Starring:

Anne Hathaway , Julie Andrews , Hector Elizondo , Heather Matarazzo , Mandy Moore

Director(s):

Garry Marshall

Distributor(s):

Buena Vista

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Genre(s):

Comedy

Plot: This teen comedy from Disney is based on a popular novel by Meg Cabot and directed by Garry Marshall. Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is a teenage klutz who's openly mocked by the popular Lana Thomas (pop singer Mandy Moore). Read More

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