The Princess
“Her life. Our obsession.”
Synopsis
Decades after her untimely death, Princess Diana continues to evoke mystery, glamour, and the quintessential modern fairy tale gone wrong. As a symbol of both the widening fissures weakening the British monarchy and the destructive machinery of the press, the Princess of Wales navigated an unparalleled rise to fame and the corrosive challenges that came alongside it. Crafted entirely from immersive archival footage and free from the distraction of retrospective voices, this hypnotic and audaciously revealing documentary takes a distinctive formal approach, allowing the story of the People’s Princess to unfold before us like never before.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official HBO TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-27
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 9, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ed Perkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Perkins
- Original Score
- Martin Phipps
- Original Title
- The Princess
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Lightbox Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ed Perkins
Ed Perkins
Martin Phipps
Jinx Godfrey, Daniel Lapira
Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn, Nancy Abraham, Will Clarke, Lisa Heller
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Chinn
Producer
Jonathan Chinn
Producer
Jinx Godfrey
Editor
Ed Perkins
Writer
Martin Phipps
Original Music Composer
Daniel Lapira
Editor
Ed Perkins
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Princess
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What is The Princess about?
Decades after her untimely death, Princess Diana continues to evoke mystery, glamour, and the quintessential modern fairy tale gone wrong. As a symbol of both the widening fissures weakening the British monarchy and the destructive machinery of the press, the Princess of Wales navigated an unparalleled rise to fame and the corrosive challenges that came alongside it. Crafted entirely from immersive archival footage and free from the distraction of retrospective voices, this hypnotic and audaciously revealing documentary takes a distinctive formal approach, allowing the story of the People’s Princess to unfold before us like never before.
Who directed The Princess?
The Princess was directed by Ed Perkins.
Who stars in The Princess?
The principal cast of The Princess includes Not specified.
When was The Princess released and how long is it?
The Princess was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Princess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Princess was composed by Martin Phipps.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Princess?
The Princess holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).