Prop and Berta (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 5.8

Prop and Berta poster

Released in 2001, Prop and Berta is a family and animation film directed by Per Fly, running about 77 minutes.

What it’s about. Prop & Berta is the story of a friendship between a little stout man and a big and proud cow, who are able to talk to each other. Together they confront an ugly and evil witch who is determined to get rid of them because they have moved into a house on the edge of her wood. The witch hates neighbours and through magic and evil planning she turns Prop and Berta's friends, the Teeny burpers, into dangerous hoodlums who begin to terrorize the nearby town. Prop and Berta manage to overcome the witch and turn her into a good person, restoring peace in the little town and breaking the spell which binds their friends.

Who’s in it. Prop and Berta stars Otto Brandenburg as Prop (voice), Paprika Steen as Berta (voice), Lisbet Dahl as Fullatrix (voice) and Axel Strøbye as Borgmester Frandsen (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Prop and Berta has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $314.1K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prop and Berta page.

If you liked it. Fans of Prop and Berta tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Prop and Berta (2001)?
In US, Prop and Berta is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Prop and Berta worth watching?
Prop and Berta holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Prop and Berta?
Prop and Berta stars Otto Brandenburg, Paprika Steen, Lisbet Dahl, Axel Strøbye and Thomas Mørk.
When was Prop and Berta released?
Prop and Berta was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.