Hansel & Gretel - The Met (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, Hansel & Gretel - The Met is a music film directed by Kirk Browning, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The Metropolitan Opera's performance of "Hansel and Gretel" features music by Engelbert Humperdinck and is conducted by Thomas Fulton. The Met's storybook production cheerfully evokes a magic world of woodland sprites and candy dreams and yet brings as well the entire apparatus of Wagnerian music and drama to bear on a German fairy tale. This production is sung in English, and features the Metropolitan Opera, Chorus, and Ballet.
Who’s in it. Hansel & Gretel - The Met stars Judith Blegen as Gretel, Frederica von Stade as Hansel, Jean Kraft as Gertrude and Michael Devlin as Peter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hansel & Gretel - The Met page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hansel & Gretel - The Met tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hansel & Gretel - The Met (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hansel & Gretel - The Met change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Hansel & Gretel - The Met?
- Hansel & Gretel - The Met stars Judith Blegen, Frederica von Stade, Jean Kraft, Michael Devlin and Diane Kesling.
- When was Hansel & Gretel - The Met released?
- Hansel & Gretel - The Met was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.