Series

The Storyteller

“Magical and haunting tales for only the bravest of children”

★ 8.2(239)198825m1 season

Action & Adventure Family Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama

The Storyteller is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Jim Henson
Release date: 1988-05-15
Runtime: 25m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 9
Network: NBC, Channel 4
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: The Jim Henson Company

The Storyteller — trailer

About The Storyteller

The Storyteller is a 1988 web series in the Action & Adventure, Family and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres, created by Jim Henson, starring John Hurt. It spans 1 season and 9 episodes, and originally aired on NBC and Channel 4. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 239 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Storyteller in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.

Seasons (1)

Season 19 eps · 1988

Cast

John Hurt

The Storyteller

Themes & keywords

fairy taleanthologyfamily

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Storyteller in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Storyteller on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.

Is The Storyteller on Netflix?+

The Storyteller is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

How many seasons of The Storyteller are there?+

The Storyteller has 1 season and 9 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Storyteller?+

The Storyteller stars John Hurt.

When did The Storyteller come out?+

The Storyteller is a 1988 web series created by Jim Henson.

What genre is The Storyteller?+

The Storyteller is Action & Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Drama series.

Who created The Storyteller?+

The Storyteller was created by Jim Henson.