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 byBudapest Film (Hungary)
Entertainment Film Distributors (United Kingdom)
Release dates
  • 20 December 1991 (1991-12-20) (Hungary)
  • 18 December 1992 (1992-12-18) (United Kingdom)
Running time
82 minutes
CountriesHungary
United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
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.