A Little Princess (1995) – Filming Locations
Drama / Family / Fantasy · Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · Starring Liam Cunningham, Liesel Matthews
When her father enlists to fight for the British in WWI, young Sara Crewe goes to New York to attend the same boarding school her late mother attended. She soon clashes with the severe headmistress, Miss Minchin, who attempts to stifle Sara's creativity and sense of self-worth.
Where was A Little Princess filmed?
- London, United Kingdom, London – Opening scenes of London during World War I and the street where Sara's father is reported missing. The iconic cathedral and London streetscapes establish the film's wartime setting and Sara's departure from the city
- London, United Kingdom, London – Sara travels through London, viewing the iconic bridge across the river. The historic bridge serves as a visual anchor establishing the London setting and Sara's journey through the city
- New York, United States, New York – Sara arrives in New York and experiences the bustling streets of the city. New York serves as Sara's destination where she attends the seminary school for girls
- Boston, United States, Boston – The seminary school where Sara becomes a student and later works as a servant. Boston locations provide the setting for the boarding school that becomes the central location for most of the film