Die Drachenprinzessin (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1980, Die Drachenprinzessin is a fantasy and tv movie film directed by Karola Hattop, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. Fairytale teleplay based on the fairytale "The Water of Life" by the Brothers Grimm. The wizard, ruler of the black forest, can be defeated if someone manages to draw water from the spring containing the water of life. The princess sets off to find the water of life for her terminally ill father. The sorcerer transforms the girl into a dragon. A fairy gives the king new courage to face life. He defends himself against the sorcerer. He is supported by the blacksmith, who takes up the fight and defeats the wizard.
Who’s in it. Die Drachenprinzessin stars Friederike Aust as Fairy, Volkmar Kleinert as Wizard, Jörg Panknin as Blacksmith and Viola Schweizer as Princess.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Die Drachenprinzessin sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Drachenprinzessin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Drachenprinzessin 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 Die Drachenprinzessin (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Drachenprinzessin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Drachenprinzessin worth watching?
- Die Drachenprinzessin holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Die Drachenprinzessin?
- Die Drachenprinzessin stars Friederike Aust, Volkmar Kleinert, Jörg Panknin and Viola Schweizer.
- When was Die Drachenprinzessin released?
- Die Drachenprinzessin was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.