Princess Cyd is a 2017 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Stephen Cone. The film stars Jessie Pinnick, Rebecca Henderson, Malia Baker, and Susan Blackwell. The film follows 12-year-old Cyd Loughlin (Pinnick), who spends the summer with her aunt, Miranda (Henderson), in Chicago. Cyd develops a crush on Miranda's friend, Katie (Baker), and explores her burgeoning sexuality. The film premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Performance for Baker. It was released in the United States on August 11, 2017, by Strand Releasing. Princess Cyd has received critical acclaim, with praise for Pinnick's performance, Cone's direction, and the film's nuanced portrayal of adolescence. The film has a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 41 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Princess Cyd is a charming, insightful coming-of-age story that deftly captures the complexities of adolescence." The film has also been praised for its representation of LGBTQ youth. In a review for The New York Times, A. O. Scott wrote, "Princess Cyd is a rare film that captures the particular pleasures and pains of being a young person who is coming to terms with their sexuality." Princess Cyd is a well-crafted and moving coming-of-age story that offers a nuanced and realistic portrayal of adolescence. The film is a must-see for fans of independent film and for anyone who is interested in a well-told story about LGBTQ youth.

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