FairyTale: A True Story (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1997, FairyTale: A True Story is a fantasy, drama, family and mystery film directed by Charles Sturridge, running about 99 minutes. “Believe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two children in 1917 take a photograph, believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on a true story
Who’s in it. FairyTale: A True Story stars Florence Hoath as Elsie Wright, Elizabeth Earl as Frances Griffiths, Paul McGann as Arthur Wright and Peter O'Toole as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, FairyTale: A True Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch FairyTale: A True Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of FairyTale: A True Story 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 FairyTale: A True Story (1997)?
- In US, FairyTale: A True Story is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is FairyTale: A True Story worth watching?
- FairyTale: A True Story holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, family and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- 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 was FairyTale: A True Story released?
- FairyTale: A True Story was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.