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Hansel and Gretel

1988Movie1 h 24 min

67
GoodGoodWatch score
67
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

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...?

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Directed by
Len Talan

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Facts

December 10, 1988 · 1 h 24 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 10, 1988
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Dark Parables, Elemental Masters, Gretel and Hansel +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Hansel and Gretel?"

Questions about Hansel and Gretel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hansel and Gretel worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Hansel and Gretel okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Hansel and Gretel scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

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 tropes for it, including Dark Parables, Elemental Masters, and Gretel and Hansel.