Froschkönig (1988) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1988 · Film · ★ 4.6

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Released in 1988, Froschkönig is a fantastique, famille and mystère film directed by Walter Beck, running about 65 minutes.

What it’s about. Henriette is a princess; she is playing with her ball, but drops it into a well. A talking frog replaces it with a golden ball, on condition that he can eat and drink with her, and rest in her bed. She accepts, but then is repelled at the thought of the frog eating and drinking with her, etc., but her Father makes her do so. In her bedroom, the frog turns into a handsome prince, and she falls in love with him, but he leaves immediately because of her broken promises. She pines and eventually seeks him out, braving various tests of her truthfulness in the process.

Who’s in it. Froschkönig stars Jana Mattukat as Henriette, Jens-Uwe Bogadtke as Froschkönig, Peter Sodann as König and Franziska Glöss-Ebermann as Florentine, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Froschkönig has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Froschkönig page.

If you liked it. Fans of Froschkönig tend to enjoy Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, La Ligne verte, Le Voyage de Chihiro and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Froschkönig (1988)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Froschkönig change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Froschkönig worth watching?
Froschkönig holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantastique, famille and mystère. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Froschkönig?
Froschkönig stars Jana Mattukat, Jens-Uwe Bogadtke, Peter Sodann, Franziska Glöss-Ebermann and Susanne Lüning.
When was Froschkönig released?
Froschkönig was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.