The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
It can take a lifetime to find true love; she's got 30 days!
2004 | 113m | English
Popularity: 5 (history)
| Director: | Garry Marshall |
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| Writer: | Shonda Rhimes, Gina Wendkos |
| Staring: |
| Mia Thermopolis is now a college graduate and on her way to Genovia to take up her duties as princess. Accompanied by her friend Lilly, Mia continues her 'princess lessons', like riding horses side-saddle and archery. But her already complicated life is turned upside down once again when she learns that she is to take the crown as queen earlier than expected, all while she meets a mysteriously charming young man. | |
| Release Date: | Aug 06, 2004 |
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| Director: | Garry Marshall |
| Writer: | Shonda Rhimes, Gina Wendkos |
| Genres: | Family, Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Keywords | coronation, duty, marriage, falling in love |
| Production Companies | Walt Disney Pictures, BrownHouse Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $134,734,481
Budget: $40,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Anne Hathaway | Mia Thermopolis |
| Julie Andrews | Queen Clarisse Renaldi |
| Hector Elizondo | Joe |
| John Rhys-Davies | Viscount Mabrey |
| Heather Matarazzo | Lilly Moscovitz |
| Chris Pine | Nicholas Devereaux |
| Callum Blue | Andrew Jacoby |
| Larry Miller | Paolo |
| Raven-Symoné | Asana |
| Kathleen Marshall | Charlotte Kutaway |
| Caroline Goodall | Mia's Mom Helen |
| Lorraine Nicholson | Princess Lorraine |
| Shannon Wilcox | Lady Salsa |
| Greg Lewis | Baron Siegfried von Troken |
| Abigail Breslin | Parade Girl Carolina |
| Paul Vogt | Lord Crawley |
| Joseph Leo Bwarie | Monsieur Dupont |
| Hope Alexander-Willis | Lady Caroline |
| Rowan Joseph | Lord Peroit |
| Jeffrey Scott Jensen | Genovian Cafe Owner |
| Stan Lee | Three Stooges Wedding Guest |
| Spencer Breslin | Prince Jacques Dubé |
| Tom Poston | Lord Palimore |
| Joel McCrary | Prime Minister Motaz |
| Kim Thomson | Reporter Elsie Penworthy |
| Matthew Walker | Captain Kip Kelly |
| Larry Robbins | Princeton Dean |
| Elizabeth Gudenrath | Princeton College Girl Anna |
| Cristi Andrews | Princeton College Girl Cristi |
| Lauren Davidson | Princeton College Girl Lauren |
| Tom Hines | Majordomo |
| Allan Kent | Bracelet Footman |
| Wesley Horton | Tiara Footman |
| Clare Sera | Mrs. Motaz |
| Elinor Donahue | Lady Palimore |
| Barbara Marshall | Lady Jerome |
| Sam Denoff | Lord Jerome |
| Amy Edwards | Lady Blake |
| Daru Kawalkowski | Countess Puck |
| Steve Restivo | Count Vitello |
| Susan Elizabeth Jackson | Mia's Friend Teresa |
| Madison Dunaway | Mia's Friend Nyla |
| Kazumi Nakamura | Mia's Friend Keiko |
| Daston Kalili | Greek Dancer |
| Joe Smith | Clumsy Dancer |
| Jess Rowland | Tall Dancer |
| Christopher Wynne | Arm Pump Dancer |
| Jacki Tenerelli | Lady Sprint |
| Peggy Crosby | Duchess Quincey |
| Kamilla Bjorlin | Countess Elan |
| Dale Hikawa-Silverman | Ball Viola Player |
| Jane Morris | Mabrey's Servant Gretchen |
| Shea Curry | Lady's Maid Brigitte |
| Anna A. White | Lady's Maid Brigitta |
| Cassie Rowell | Lady's Maid Olivia |
| Erik Bragg | Security Guard Lionel |
| Scott Marshall | Security Guard Shades |
| Alec Nemser | Dancing Footman Felix |
| Claudia Katz Minnick | Housekeeper Freda |
| Tracy Reiner | Lady Anthony |
| Julie Paris | Lady Palisades |
| Jennifer Jewel-High Jackson | Lady's Maid Priscilla |
| Mark McDaniels | Squire Tom |
| Brian Klugman | Military Guard |
| Aldric A. Horton | Palace Guard |
| Bruce Hall | Palace Chef |
| Paul Williams | Lord Harmony |
| Herbert Malina | Parliament Member Bishop |
| Bonnie Aarons | Baroness Joy von Troken |
| Sandra Taylor | Reporter Suki Sanchez |
| David Rockwell | Elsie's Cameraman |
| Shane Partlow | Suki's Camerman |
| Greg Vojtanek | Lip Reader George |
| Keisuke Hoashi | Japanese Reporter |
| Larrs Jackson | Genovian Shepherd |
| Kate Albrecht | French Citizen |
| Neal Kaz | Italian Citizen |
| David Powledge | Tiny Duval |
| Charles Guardino | Mia's Limo Driver |
| Shanda Renee | Genovian Cafe Patron |
| Gwenda Perez | Genovian Cafe Patron |
| Rajia Baroudi | Genovian Cafe Patron |
| Diane Frazen | Genovian Citizen |
| Stanley Frazen | Genovian Citizen |
| Bud Markowitz | Genovian Pear Juggler |
| Meredith Patterson | Lady Elyssa |
| Anna Netrebko | Opera Singer Anna Netrebko |
| Jonny Blu | 'Miracles' Singer Jonny Blu |
| Brad Golden | Mia's Friend Henry |
| Brigitta Lauren | Lady Lindenlaub |
| Zia Domic | Tea Party Guest Zrinka |
| Grace Nassar | Tea Party Guest Amira |
| Joe Ross | Tea Party Butler |
| Darwood Chung | Emperor Sakamoto |
| Joe Wilson | Sleeping Tea Party Guest |
| Isabella Hofmann | Miss Genovia Hildegard |
| Marvin Braverman | Tiara Vendor |
| Blake Davidson | Parade Boy |
| John Carlo Kensinger | Parade Boy |
| Rosie Krieger | Parade Spectator |
| Lori Marshall | Teacher Seacliff |
| Scott Grossman | Folk Dancer |
| Joaquín Escamilla | Folk Dancer |
| Darrel W. Wright | Folk Dancer |
| Donna Dunmire | Folk Dancer |
| Susan Carr George | Folk Dancer |
| Karen Russell Budge | Folk Dancer |
| Lauren Bell | Bridal Shower DJ |
| Hannah Schneider | Dancing Princess Hannah |
| Charlee Corra Disney | Princess Charlee |
| Alexandra Guthy | Princess Alexandra |
| Aimee Adams Hall | Princess Aimee |
| Brady Woods | Princess Nicole |
| Claudia Vazquez | Princess Claudia |
| Nadège August | Princess Nadege |
| Maui Vang | Princess Maui |
| Lily Marshall-Fricker | Princess Camille |
| Charlotte Marshall-Fricker | Princess Grace |
| Joe Allen Price | Archbishop |
| Kate McCauley Hathaway | Choir Director |
| Tanya Callau | Tanya - Spanish Wedding Guest |
| Sparrow Heatley | Paolo's Assistant #1 |
| Ali Gage | Paolo's Assistant #2 |
| Marty Nadler | Genovian Rabbi |
| Jeff Michalski | Bouquet Wedding Guest |
| Judith Baldwin | Wedding Guest |
| Anina Lincoln | Wedding Guest |
| Sarina Ranftl | Wedding Guest |
| Patrick Price | Wedding Guest |
| Regina Spencer Sipple | Susan Jacoby |
| Luana Jackman | Church Choir Member |
| Clydene Jackson | Church Choir Member |
| Karen Harper | Church Choir Member |
| Bobbi Page | Church Choir Member |
| Teri Eiko Koide | Church Choir Member |
| John West | Church Choir Member |
| Rick Logan | Church Choir Member |
| Kevin Dorsey | Church Choir Member |
| Dwayne Condon | Church Choir Member |
| Gerald White | Church Choir Member |
| Oren Waters | Church Choir Member |
| Sam Marshall | Cherub-Cheeked Ring Bearer |
| Sol Rosenthal | Chancellor of Venice |
| Harvey Keenan | Lord Apparel |
| Joe Straus | Lord Skylar |
| Leon Dewayne Cozy | Captain Kip's Assistant |
| Fat Louie | Self |
| Maurice | Self |
| Victoria Chalaya | Nicholas's Girlfriend #2 (uncredited) |
| Peter Allen Vogt | Lord Crowley's Brother |
| Bernardo Hiller | Parliament Member Hiller |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Meg Cabot | Characters |
| Garry Marshall | Director |
| Shonda Rhimes | Story, Screenplay |
| John Debney | Original Music Composer |
| Donna Morong | Casting Director |
| Scott Marshall | Second Unit Director |
| Scott Wilder | Stunts |
| Mark Anthony Vazquez | Stunts |
| Kelly Stables | Stunts |
| Erik Rondell | Stunts |
| Rick Miller | Stunts |
| Randy Hall | Stunts |
| Kelsey Forde | Stunts |
| Patrick Michael Boyle | Stunt Driver |
| Lena Baran | Stunt Double |
| Pat Banta | Stunt Double |
| Andy Gill | Stunts |
| Colin Follenweider | Stunts |
| Dana Dru Evenson | Stunt Double |
| Allison Caetano | Stunts |
| Charlie Brewer | Stunt Coordinator |
| Deborah Rutherford | Makeup Artist |
| Kevin Derr | Stunts |
| Charles Minsky | Director of Photography |
| Bruce Green | Editor |
| Mike Watts | Orchestrator |
| Marcia Ross | Casting Director |
| Gail Goldberg | Casting Director |
| Dawn Solér | Music Supervisor |
| Gary Jones | Costume Design |
| Albert Brenner | Production Design |
| Gina Wendkos | Story |
| Margaret Hilliard | Unit Production Manager |
| Ellen H. Schwartz | First Assistant Director |
| Tommy Harper | Second Assistant Director |
| Jack G. Taylor Jr. | Art Direction |
| Adrian Gorton | Art Direction |
| Peg Cummings | Set Decoration |
| Casey Hallenbeck | Set Decoration |
| Hallie D'Amore | Makeup Designer |
| Kenneth Paul Schoenfeld | Key Makeup Artist |
| Carolyn Elias | Key Hair Stylist |
| Carol Pershing | Hairstylist |
| Jake Swallow | Stunts |
| Melodee Spevack | Stunts |
| Scott A. Perez | Stunt Driver |
| Jamie Jo Mitchell | Stunt Double |
| Deborah L. Mazor | Stunt Double |
| Jake Low | Stunts |
| Justin Leeds | Stunts |
| Jayme Jensen | Stunts |
| Jim Holley | Stunts |
| Jes Hellwege | Stunts |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Debra Martin Chase | Producer |
| Whitney Houston | Producer |
| Mario Iscovich | Producer |
| Ellen H. Schwartz | Executive Producer |
| David Scharf | Co-Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 45 | 69 | 37 |
| 2024 | 5 | 45 | 69 | 32 |
| 2024 | 6 | 44 | 76 | 29 |
| 2024 | 7 | 43 | 60 | 29 |
| 2024 | 8 | 49 | 70 | 30 |
| 2024 | 9 | 37 | 49 | 30 |
| 2024 | 10 | 68 | 123 | 29 |
| 2024 | 11 | 50 | 103 | 37 |
| 2024 | 12 | 40 | 47 | 31 |
| 2025 | 1 | 37 | 56 | 25 |
| 2025 | 2 | 26 | 37 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 | 10 | 35 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| 2025 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 4 |
| 2025 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 4 |
| 2025 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Trending Position
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| 2025 | 9 | 534 | 738 |
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| 2025 | 8 | 684 | 847 |
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| 2025 | 6 | 704 | 838 |
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| 2025 | 4 | 696 | 792 |
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| 2025 | 3 | 915 | 915 |
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| 2025 | 2 | 655 | 826 |
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| 2025 | 1 | 969 | 969 |
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| 2024 | 12 | 978 | 978 |
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| 2024 | 11 | 906 | 948 |
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| 2024 | 10 | 751 | 871 |
Good watch, could watch again, but can't recommend unless you just really liked the first one. Of all the boring premises, a legal requirement is a really boring choice. Forcing a marriage is not only not relatable for America (Mia's country of origin), but also not exciting to watch Anne Hathew ... ay reject guys and have to settle. And all the while they ignore the obvious solution. There is a lot of fun with the idea of a American princess just having fun with a lot of resources, and touching bits with her using her power for good. Sadly, again, the movie doesn't feel like it does anything special, despite all the "pizazz" they layer on. Again, it's good, but it is weaker than the original, and unless you have the background of that movie, you're not missing anything by skipping this one.
Just as slow as the original, but I'd argue it's a better film overall. There isn't much between the two films, I admit. However, I found <em>'The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement'</em> more enjoyable than <em>'The Princess Diaries'</em>. The plot is probably just as interesting, but there's ... less cringe in this one and the villains are a big improvement. Anne Hathaway (Mia) is very good once more, while Julie Andrews (Clarisse) does solid things again. John Rhys-Davies (Mabrey) and Chris Pine (Nicholas) are top additions, great casting on the latter by the way given it's Pine's feature film debut. I also said in my review of the 2001 film that I don't like fictional places in live-action, non-fantasy productions. That's still the case here, but I didn't actually mind it all that much to be honest. "Genovia" is way more believable here, thanks to us actually getting to see it for real - as opposed to it just being referenced. As noted, there are still a few cringey moments and it does run too long. There are some sweets parts, though. It's also kinda weird that, technically, Mia and Nicholas are related; a number of generations back sure, but still... A sequel that (minorly) improves on its predecessor, that's always a positive in my book.