Movie

The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel

20082h 0m

The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Richard Jones, Barbara Willis Sweete
Release date: 2008-01-01
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Metropolitan Opera

About The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel

The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel is a 2008 movie in the Music and Fantasy genres, directed by Richard Jones and Barbara Willis Sweete, starring Alice Coote, Christine Schäfer and Philip Langridge. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This deliciously dark take on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale, appealing to audiences of all ages, was part of the Met’s popular English-language holiday series. Alice Coote and Christine Schäfer star as the famous siblings lost in the woods, who battle the ravenous Witch—a zany portrayal by tenor Philip Langridge—while the Met orchestra, under the baton of Vladimir Jurowski, glories in the rich, folk-inspired score.

Cast

Alice Coote

Hänsel

Christine Schäfer

Gretel

Philip Langridge

The Witch

Rosalind Plowright

Gertrude

Alan Held

Peter

Sasha Cooke

The Sandman

Lisette Oropesa

The Dew Fairy

Vladimir Jurowski

Self - Conductor

Renée Fleming

Self - Host

Mary Jo Heath

Self - Special Guest Interviewer

MET Orchestra

Themes & keywords

operafairy taleopera live performancethe metropolitan opera

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel in Germany?+

In Germany, The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel on Netflix?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel stars Alice Coote, Christine Schäfer, Philip Langridge, Rosalind Plowright and Alan Held.

When did The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel come out?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel is a 2008 movie directed by Richard Jones and Barbara Willis Sweete.

What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel is Music and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel was directed by Richard Jones and Barbara Willis Sweete.