The Princess and the Goblin (film)

The Princess and the Goblin
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJózsef Gémes
Screenplay byRobin Lyons
Based onThe Princess and the Goblin
by George MacDonald
Produced byRobin Lyons
Starring
Edited byMagda Hap
Music byIstván Lerch
Production
companies
Distributed byUnited States
Hemdale Pictures Corporation
United Kingdom:
Entertainment Film Distributors
Hungary:
Budapest Film
Release dates
  • 20 December 1991 (1991-12-20) (Hungary)
  • 18 December 1992 (1992-12-18) (United Kingdom)
  • 3 June 1994 (1994-06-03) (United States)
Running time
82 minutes
CountriesHungary
United Kingdom
United States
LanguagesEnglish
Welsh
Hungarian
Budget$10 million
Box office$2,105,078

The Princess and the Goblin (Hungarian: A hercegnő és a kobold) is a 1991 animated fantasy film directed by József Gémes and written by Robin Lyons, an adaptation of George MacDonald's 1872 novel of the same name.

When a peaceful kingdom is menaced by an army of monstrous goblins, a brave and beautiful princess joins forces with a resourceful peasant boy to rescue the noble king and all his people. The lucky pair must battle the evil power of the wicked goblin prince armed only with the gift of song, the miracle of love, and a magical shimmering thread.