Once Upon a Time (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1922, Once Upon a Time is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. The Princess of Illyria has spurned every suitor, when a gypsy loitering around the castle catches her eye. In actuality, he is the Prince of Denmark, there with his friend Kasper Røghat. The prince captivates her with magic devices, a noisemaker and a copper kettle, in return for kisses and a night in her bedchamber. When Kasper Røghat tells the king about the “affair,” the princess is thrown out of the castle, forcing her to settle in Denmark with the prince and work as a poor potter. Will the fairytale have a happy ending?
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time stars Clara Pontoppidan as The Princess of Illyria, Svend Methling as The Prince of Denmark, Peter Jerndorff as The King of Illyria and Torben Meyer as Master of ceremonies, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Once Upon a Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time 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 Once Upon a Time (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once Upon a Time worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time?
- Once Upon a Time stars Clara Pontoppidan, Svend Methling, Peter Jerndorff, Torben Meyer and Hakon Ahnfelt-Rønne.
- When was Once Upon a Time released?
- Once Upon a Time was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.