The Pied Piper of Hamelin

1985Movie52 min

75
GreatGoodWatch score
75
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

The town of Hamelin pays the ultimate price after reneging on their promise to the pied piper. Based on the poem by Robert Browning.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by
Nicholas Meyer
Music by
James Horner

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Facts

April 5, 1985 · 52 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 5, 1985
Runtime
52 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Pied Piper of Hamelin worth watching?"

Questions about The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Pied Piper of Hamelin worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5).

Will I feel good after watching The Pied Piper of Hamelin?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Will The Pied Piper of Hamelin scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.