King Thrushbeard (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1965, King Thrushbeard is a fantasy and family film directed by Walter Beck, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. A fairy-tale about a beautiful but very haughty princess Anna who cruelly mocks each of her suitors. Finally she is forced by the king to marry a beggar. The poor life, hard work and love teach the princess a lesson and turn her into a loving and kind person.
Who’s in it. King Thrushbeard stars Karin Ugowski as Prinzessin Roswitha, Manfred Krug as König Drosselbart, Martin Flörchinger as König Löwenzahn and Helmut Schreiber as König Heinz Eduard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, King Thrushbeard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Thrushbeard page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Thrushbeard tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Thrushbeard (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King Thrushbeard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King Thrushbeard worth watching?
- King Thrushbeard holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Thrushbeard?
- King Thrushbeard stars Karin Ugowski, Manfred Krug, Martin Flörchinger, Helmut Schreiber and Achim Schmidtchen.
- When was King Thrushbeard released?
- King Thrushbeard was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.