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Hans Christian Andersen

1952·Movie
1h 52min·NR
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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The glorious story of the greatest storyteller of them all!

A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.
Musical BiopicFolk Tale StorytellingRomanticized PastHeartwarming & WhimsicalArtistic InspirationCharming InnocenceCreative SpiritFamily-Friendly Entertainment

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hans Christian Andersen

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Where can I stream Hans Christian Andersen legally?

Hans Christian Andersen is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hans Christian Andersen worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hans Christian Andersen rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Hans Christian Andersen?

1 h 52 min

Hans Christian Andersen runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hans Christian Andersen?

Critics83
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Hans Christian Andersen higher (83) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Hans Christian Andersen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hans Christian Andersen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hans Christian Andersen in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hans Christian Andersen use?

Artistic License – HistorySlap-Slap-KissThis Is a Work of FictionWith Us or Against UsLocation SongDid Not Get the GirlSeparate Scene StorytellingManchildFantasy SequenceDefrosting Ice QueenLove at First SightArtistic License – Geographyand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Hans Christian Andersen, including Artistic License – History, Slap-Slap-Kiss, This Is a Work of Fiction.