The Princess Diaries is a 2001 American comedy-drama film directed by Garry Marshall and written by Meg Cabot, based on her 2000 novel of the same name. The film stars Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis, a teenager who learns that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia, and Julie Andrews as Mia’s grandmother, Queen Clarisse. The film also stars Hector Elizondo, Mandy Moore, Caroline Goodall, and Robert Schwartzman.

The Princess Diaries was released in North America on August 3, 2001. Upon its release, the film received mixed reviews from critics, but was a commercial success, grossing $165 …