Name: Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
Genre: Fantasy, Family, TV Movie, Adventure
Released: 1977-11-23
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Cast: Dean Jones, Paul Sand, Ruth Buzzi, Teri Garr, Arte Johnson

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Story

While traveling to meet with the Hessian King, the famed Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, travel through an enchanted forest where they find themselves trapped in the world of their fairy tales.

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Musical Fantasy
Fairy Tale Adaptation
Wholesome Family Entertainment
Magical Adventure
Classic Storytelling
Enchanting & Imaginative
Hopeful & Uplifting
Nostalgic Charm

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Crew

Directed by: Norman Campbell
Written by: Jean Holloway
Produced by: Jack Wohl, Bernard Rothman
Music by: Jerry Toth

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Facts

November 23, 1977 · 1 h 43 min · NR

Released: November 23, 1977
Runtime: 1 h 43 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Fantasy, Family, TV Movie, Adventure
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Tropes

BSoD Song, Art Shift, The Dreaded +9

BSoD Song
Art Shift
The Dreaded
Dark Is Not Evil
Eldritch Location
Fairy Tale Free-for-All
Great Gazoo
"I Am" Song
Don't Go Into the Woods
Jerkass
Papa Bear
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4 questions, like "Is Once Upon a Brothers Grimm worth watching?"

Questions about Once Upon a Brothers Grimm

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Is Once Upon a Brothers Grimm worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Once Upon a Brothers Grimm okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Once Upon a Brothers Grimm?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Once Upon a Brothers Grimm?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.