Hansel and Gretel(1988)
They lost their way...but found a magical adventure!
Hansel and Gretel Synopsis
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...?
Hansel and Gretel (1988) is a family and fantasy film directed by Len Talan, released on December 10, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Hugh Pollard, Nicola Stapleton, Cloris Leachman and David Warner. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Len Talan
- Writers:
- Nancy Weems, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
- Producers:
- Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
- Cinematographer:
- Ilan Rosenberg
- Production:
- Golan-Globus Productions
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Hansel and Gretel (1988) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hansel and Gretel before you stream it.
Hansel and Gretel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hugh Pollard
as Hansel
Nicola Stapleton
as Gretel
Cloris Leachman
as Griselda the Witch
David Warner
as Father Stephan
Emily Richard
as Mother Maria
- Susie Miller
Susie Miller
as Marta
- Eugene Kline
Eugene Kline
as Farmer
- Warren W. Feigin
Warren W. Feigin
as Baker
- Josh Buland
Josh Buland
as Baker's Boy
- Lutuf Nouasser
Lutuf Nouasser
as Blacksmith
- Beatrice Shimshoni
Beatrice Shimshoni
as Ribbon Lady
Key crew
Directed by Len Talan, written by Nancy Weems, Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm, produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan.
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Hansel and Gretel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 73 ratings.
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Hansel and Gretel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hansel and Gretel online?
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Hansel and Gretel (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hansel and Gretel?
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The main cast of Hansel and Gretel (1988) includes Hugh Pollard, Nicola Stapleton, Cloris Leachman, David Warner and Emily Richard. The film was directed by Len Talan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hansel and Gretel released?
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Hansel and Gretel was released on December 10, 1988 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Hansel and Gretel worth watching?
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Hansel and Gretel (1988) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hansel and Gretel?
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Yes. The official Hansel and Gretel trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.