The Little Prince

The Little Prince

1974 · 88 min · Live action · better in two goes

Recommended from age 6. Poetic fable with a deadly snake and the Little Prince's departure.

Reason translated with AI from our Spanish original.

Good to know

Death or separation
Someone loved dies or disappears, often a parent.
Hard to follow
Time jumps, double meanings or context that goes over their heads at this age.

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High confidence · All three models agree and know the movie well.

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Availability as of 18 October 2026. Data from JustWatch. Streaming data and logos: JustWatch.

TMDb user score

6.9129 votes · TMDb

What it’s about

After a pilot is forced to make an emergency landing in the Sahara Desert, he befriends a young prince from outer space; the friendship conjures up stories of journeys through the solar system for the stranded aviator.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Family, Music

If your child is sensitive

If they get scared: under 7, a cuddle or a pause helps more than explaining it isn’t real. From 8, explaining does work.

Source: Joanne Cantor’s research (summary at Kids First)

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