Faeries (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1999, Faeries is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Gary Hurst, running about 74 minutes. “An Enchanting Family Adventure” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While waiting for their new home to be renovated, Nellie and her younger brother George are sent to a farm in the countryside, much to George's delight and Nellie's disgust. However, the farmhouse and the surrounding area are teeming with fey creatures. The first the two children encounter is a somewhat crotchety and unfriendly hobgoblin named Broom, who is (more or less) secretly looking after the farm.
Who’s in it. Faeries stars Jeremy Irons as The Shapeshifter (voice), Dougray Scott as The Fairy Prince (voice), Michael Burrell as Mr Coombs/Fume (voice) and Charlotte Coleman as Merrivale (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Faeries has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Faeries page.
If you liked it. Fans of Faeries tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Faeries (1999)?
- In US, Faeries is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Faeries worth watching?
- Faeries holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Faeries?
- Faeries stars Jeremy Irons, Dougray Scott, Michael Burrell, Charlotte Coleman and Kate Winslet.
- When was Faeries released?
- Faeries was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.