Hans Christian Andersen (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1952, Hans Christian Andersen is a fantasy, family, romance and music film directed by Charles Vidor, running about 112 minutes. “The glorious story of the greatest storyteller of them all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.
Who’s in it. Hans Christian Andersen stars Danny Kaye as Hans Christian Andersen, Farley Granger as Niels, Zizi Jeanmaire as Doro and Joseph Walsh as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hans Christian Andersen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hans Christian Andersen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hans Christian Andersen 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 Hans Christian Andersen (1952)?
- In US, Hans Christian Andersen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hans Christian Andersen worth watching?
- Hans Christian Andersen holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hans Christian Andersen?
- Hans Christian Andersen stars Danny Kaye, Farley Granger, Zizi Jeanmaire, Joseph Walsh and Philip Tonge.
- When was Hans Christian Andersen released?
- Hans Christian Andersen was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.