The Brave Little Tailor (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1956, The Brave Little Tailor is a fantasy and family film directed by Helmut Spieß, running about 83 minutes. “The most suspenseful fairy tale adventure of your lifetime!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Prince Vain got his shirt fixed, he proclaims that he had slain two lizards in front of the tailor's house - "two in one strike". When the tailor swats seven flies at once, he sows himself a banner saying "seven in one strike", and together with his bird he starts a journey into the world to pronounce his deed.
Who’s in it. The Brave Little Tailor stars Kurt Schmidtchen as Das Tapfere Schneiderlein, Christel Bodenstein as Traute, Horst Drinda as Prinz Eitel and Fred Kronström as König Griesgram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Brave Little Tailor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brave Little Tailor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brave Little Tailor 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 The Brave Little Tailor (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brave Little Tailor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brave Little Tailor worth watching?
- The Brave Little Tailor holds an audience score of 4.9 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 The Brave Little Tailor?
- The Brave Little Tailor stars Kurt Schmidtchen, Christel Bodenstein, Horst Drinda, Fred Kronström and Gisela Kretzschmar.
- When was The Brave Little Tailor released?
- The Brave Little Tailor was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.