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The Feather Fairy

1985Movie1 h 29 min

Family
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–71%

An awe-inspiring, nostalgic fantasy movie about fantasy and family, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

A fairy-tale about an old lady who takes care of snow and Jakub who does not fear death. It reflects the idea of people's longing for happiness, love and understanding, their effort to overcome troubles and win over death. It criticizes greed and evil desires.

Feels like

  • Surreal Fairy Tale
  • Poetic Fantasy
  • Visually Stunning
  • Meditative Pace
  • Themes of Mortality
  • Nostalgic Classic
  • Allegorical Storytelling
  • Magical Realism
  • Family Friendly Magic
  • Emotionally Resonant

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Juraj Jakubisko
Written by
Juraj Jakubisko, Ľubomír Feldek
Produced by
Viliam Richter, Eugénia Princzová, Miloš Remeň
Music by
Petr Hapka, Juraj Solan

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Facts

October 1, 1985 · 1 h 29 min · Fantasy, Family

Released
October 1, 1985
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Genres
Fantasy, Family
Original language
Slovak
Made in
Austria, XC, Germany, Italy
Available in
2 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Feather Fairy?"

Questions about The Feather Fairy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Feather Fairy?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Feather Fairy worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5).

Is there a sequel to The Feather Fairy?

  1. The Feather Fairy (1985)
  2. The Feather Fairy - Two Worlds (2023)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Feather Fairy - Two Worlds (2023).

Is The Feather Fairy okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Feather Fairy?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Feather Fairy good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Feather Fairy in English?

Slovak

No, it was made in Slovak.