FairyTale: A True Story

Name: FairyTale: A True Story
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, Family
Released: 1997-10-24
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Paul McGann, Peter O'Toole, Harvey Keitel

1997·Movie·PG·99 min·★ 6.4(121)

Fantasy Drama Mystery Family More English titles

“Believe.”

In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.

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About FairyTale: A True Story

FairyTale: A True Story is a 1997 English-language fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Charles Sturridge. The cast is led by Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Paul McGann. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

FairyTale: A True Story was produced by Icon Productions, Wendy Finerman Productions, and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 24, 1997, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $14 million worldwide.

Director: Charles Sturridge
Writers: Albert Ash, Ernie Contreras, Tom McLoughlin
Release date: October 24, 1997
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $14 million
Production: Icon Productions, Wendy Finerman Productions, Paramount Pictures

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FairyTale: A True Story cast & crew

FairyTale: A True Story was directed by Charles Sturridge and written by Albert Ash, Ernie Contreras, and Tom McLoughlin.

The cast features Florence Hoath as Elsie Wright, Elizabeth Earl as Frances Griffiths, Paul McGann as Arthur Wright, Peter O'Toole as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Harvey Keitel as Harry Houdini, and Phoebe Nicholls as Polly Wright.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Zbigniew Preisner, cinematography is by Michael Coulter, and it was produced by Bruce Davey and Wendy Finerman.

Is FairyTale: A True Story worth watching?

FairyTale: A True Story holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 121 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.

At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy fantasy, drama, and mystery, FairyTale: A True Story is worth a place on your watchlist.

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