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Hansel and Gretel

1988·Movie
1h 24min
IMDb6.5

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PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe Roku

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Hansel and Gretel fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Scary and tense

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy, family, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

They lost their way...but found a magical adventure!

Hansel and Gretel tells the tale of two young children driven from home by their scolding mother. Losing their way in the dark forest they stumble upon the cottage of a kindly old woman. But is this kindly old woman everything she seems...?
Dark Fairy TaleGothic HorrorBrooding AtmosphereFamily DramaClassic RetellingEerie & UnsettlingFolklore InspiredPsychological Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Len Talan, Avner Orshalimy, Nancy Hakim
Written by:
Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Len Talan
Produced by:
Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, Itzik Kol
Composed by:
Stephen Lawrence, Robert Hathaway, Jack T. Knight

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hansel and Gretel

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Where can I stream Hansel and Gretel legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVArtiflix

Hansel and Gretel is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hansel and Gretel worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hansel and Gretel rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Hansel and Gretel?

1 h 24 min

Hansel and Gretel runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is Hansel and Gretel in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hansel and Gretel?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hansel and Gretel in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hansel and Gretel use?

Dark ParablesElemental MastersGretel and HanselGretel and HanselRik MayallWhoever Slew Auntie Roo?Evil TalesBridge to Another WorldEuropean Folk and Fairy TalesOrgan GrinderHansel & Gretel Get BakedEvillious Chroniclesand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Hansel and Gretel, including Dark Parables, Elemental Masters, Gretel and Hansel.