Movie

FairyTale: A True Story

“Believe.”

★ 6.4(122)19971h 39m

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Where to watch FairyTale: A True Story

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Good to know

Director: Charles Sturridge
Release date: 1997-10-24
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $14,059,077
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Icon Productions

FairyTale: A True Story — trailer

About FairyTale: A True Story

FairyTale: A True Story is a 1997 movie in the Fantasy, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Charles Sturridge, starring Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl and Paul McGann. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 122 viewers. Below you can see where to watch FairyTale: A True Story in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.

Cast

Florence Hoath

Elsie Wright

Elizabeth Earl

Frances Griffiths

Paul McGann

Arthur Wright

Peter O'Toole

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Harvey Keitel

Harry Houdini

Phoebe Nicholls

Polly Wright

Bill Nighy

Edward Gardner

Tim McInnerny

John Ferret, a Reporter

Joseph May

Houdini's Assistant

Peter Mullan

Sergeant Farmer

Anna Chancellor

Peter Pan

Lara Morgan

Jean Doyle

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch FairyTale: A True Story in Switzerland?+

FairyTale: A True Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is FairyTale: A True Story on Netflix?+

FairyTale: A True Story is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is FairyTale: A True Story?+

FairyTale: A True Story has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in FairyTale: A True Story?+

FairyTale: A True Story stars Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Paul McGann, Peter O'Toole and Harvey Keitel.

When did FairyTale: A True Story come out?+

FairyTale: A True Story is a 1997 movie directed by Charles Sturridge.

What genre is FairyTale: A True Story?+

FairyTale: A True Story is Fantasy, Drama, Mystery and Family film.

Who directed FairyTale: A True Story?+

FairyTale: A True Story was directed by Charles Sturridge.