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The Princess & the Marine

  • TV Movie
  • 2001
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2K
YOUR RATING
Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Marisol Nichols in The Princess & the Marine (2001)
DramaRomance

Based on a true story about the forbidden love between Jason Johnson, a U.S. Marine, and Meriam Al-Khalifa, a Bahraini princess.Based on a true story about the forbidden love between Jason Johnson, a U.S. Marine, and Meriam Al-Khalifa, a Bahraini princess.Based on a true story about the forbidden love between Jason Johnson, a U.S. Marine, and Meriam Al-Khalifa, a Bahraini princess.

  • Director
    • Mike Robe
  • Writer
    • Ronni Kern
  • Stars
    • Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    • Marisol Nichols
    • Keith D. Robinson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mike Robe
    • Writer
      • Ronni Kern
    • Stars
      • Mark-Paul Gosselaar
      • Marisol Nichols
      • Keith D. Robinson
    • 38User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    • Jason Johnson
    Marisol Nichols
    Marisol Nichols
    • Meriam Al-Khalifa
    Keith D. Robinson
    Keith D. Robinson
    • Trucker
    • (as Keith Robinson)
    Pat Skipper
    Pat Skipper
    • Mr. Kennedy
    Dave Power
    Dave Power
    • Smitty
    Luck Hari
    Luck Hari
    • Meriam's Mother
    Alexis Lopes
    • Latifa
    Sheetal Sheth
    Sheetal Sheth
    • Layla
    Atossa Leoni
    Atossa Leoni
    • Zayn
    Barbara Stock
    Barbara Stock
    • Susan
    Steven Barr
    Steven Barr
    • Dale
    Madison Mason
    Madison Mason
    • Marine Officer
    Michael Milhoan
    Michael Milhoan
    Lennie Loftin
    Lennie Loftin
    Navi Rawat
    Navi Rawat
    • Sabika
    Sayed Badreya
    Sayed Badreya
    • Chauffeur
    Anthony Azizi
    Anthony Azizi
    • Lt. Ibrahim Bin Talaal
    Elaine Tse
    Elaine Tse
    • Jewelry Clerk
    • Director
      • Mike Robe
    • Writer
      • Ronni Kern
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews38

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    8matory

    A love story so incredible, it has to be true...

    This is one of those love stories that is so fantastic, that you really can't believe it's true -- but you're happy that it is. US Marine Jason Johnson falls for a beautiful Muslim princess, and they risk their honor, careers, and even their lives to be together.

    And the best part? Meriam's final hearing passed, and she's here to stay. The real Jason and Meriam are still together, still married, and (I hope!) still in love.
    94leener

    Outstanding movie!

    Would love to own this movie. Tried to find it on Bockbuster.com and it wasn't there. I will never forget that movie as long as I live. Romantic, action, intense, raw...The characters in this movie were very believable. I was sucked right in from the start and since it played over a few days, I couldn't wait for the next "episode". Gripping movie. With all the movies and shows out there with smut, swearing, and just plain garbage, this offered real substance. This was refreshing. It's too bad that Hollywood hasn't figured out what people really want to see. A gripping tale of an Arabian princess and a marine who fall in love and are forbidden to be together, only to find a way to do just that. Come on Hollywood! Give us more like this!
    8maria_anna_s

    Nice...

    Generally a pretty good movie, well done... and the actors do a good job. The story is lovely but I am a sucker for love stories so thats my opinion...

    Watch it if you have the chance...
    7Sara-48

    A modern fairy tale

    I totally agree with the comments already posted. This story, a modern day fairy tale, made an excellent movie, with good lines, great cast, and all the better for being a true story. I too would like to be able to see it again, if I'd known it was going to be this good, I would have taped it. It's good to see that Love can still triumph overall, even in the modern world.
    10saratakacs

    I loved this movie!

    I haven't had a story touch me like this in a very long time. Usually, I don't even care for love stories, but this was exceptional. It has the right mix of suspense and romance to definitely make it worthwhile. My only regret is that it was a TV movie, and that I won't get to see it again. If anyone recorded it, PLEASE EMAIL ME! I would be happy to pay you for a copy.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Meriam and Jason divorced in 2004.
    • Goofs
      Mountains can be seen in background, there are no mountains in Bahrain.
    • Quotes

      Meriam's Mother: You kissed him. In the desert.

      Meriam: No, no I didn't!

      Meriam's Mother: At the Tree of Life, you kissed him. The secret police saw your lips on his.

      Meriam: The secret police? You had me followed!

      Meriam's Mother: I don't need to have you followed, Meriam. Everyone knows who you ARE! Everyone but me. I trusted you! I should never have let you go to that mall, to those American movies...kissing in public! What do you do when no-one else can see?

    • Alternate versions
      A later pressing of the movie had a postscript tacked at the end of the movie that updated the condition of the real life couple, from the Americanization of Mariam to the couple's divorce.
    • Connections
      Features Mad About You (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      On The Breath Of An Angel
      Written by Anggun and Erick Benzi

      Performed by Anggun

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Prinsessan och marinsoldaten
    • Filming locations
      • Palm Springs, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Aloe Entertainment
      • Columbia TriStar Television
      • Proud Mary Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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