The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 3,427 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Anne Hathaway's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement earns its spot. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. 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. Between them, Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews carry the comedy without ever forcing it. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement came out in 2004. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Anne Hathaway's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.