The Little Prince

6/3/2026

Adapting an untouchable classic is always a risk, but when the 70s dust settles, what's left is a piece of work that defies our expectations. Between legendary performances that shaped pop culture and highly questionable musical choices, the 1974 version of The Little Prince is a quirky cinematic experience that begs to be rediscovered. I invite you to hop on this asteroid and revisit one of the most curious and underrated adaptations in cinema. For hardcore fans of the original book, this adaptation's biggest strength is how it captures the story's lyricism and innocence. Personally, I feel the script really managed to translate Saint-Exupéry's prose while respecting the core of his dialogue. The dynamic between the Pilot (Richard Kiley) and the young Prince (Steven Warner) is bursting