The Storyteller (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 8.2
Released in 1988, The Storyteller is an action & adventure, family, sci-fi & fantasy and drama series.
What it’s about. The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.
Who’s in it. The Storyteller stars John Hurt as The Storyteller, Miranda Richardson as Witch, Abigail Cruttenden as Princess and Jane Horrocks as Anja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Storyteller sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Storyteller page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Storyteller tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Storyteller (1988)?
- In US, The Storyteller is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Storyteller worth watching?
- The Storyteller holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, family, sci-fi & fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Storyteller?
- The Storyteller stars John Hurt, Miranda Richardson, Abigail Cruttenden, Jane Horrocks and Gabrielle Anwar.
- When was The Storyteller released?
- The Storyteller was released in 1988.