Hansel and Gretel
1954, German. Directed by Walter Janssen.
A Brothers Grimm fairy tale involving siblings finding a gingerbread house in the middle of the forest owned by an evil witch who captures them and by fattening them, intends to have them for her meal.
- Runtime
- 0h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 12 September 1954
- Original title
- Hänsel und Gretel
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Gerhard F. Hummel
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What Hansel and Gretel is based on
Hansel and Gretel is based on Hansel and Gretel, an 1812 fairy tale by Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm, and Brothers Grimm.
Fairy tale · 1812
Hansel and Gretel
By Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm, and Brothers Grimm
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How long is Hansel and Gretel?
Hansel and Gretel runs 52 minutes (0h 52m).
Does Hansel and Gretel have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Hansel and Gretel on?
Hansel and Gretel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 September 1954. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hansel and Gretel?
If you liked Hansel and Gretel, try Descendants, Descendants 2, Casper Meets Wendy.
Who directed Hansel and Gretel?
Hansel and Gretel (1954) was directed by Walter Janssen and stars Jürgen Micksch, Maren Bielenberg, Jochen Diestelmann.
What is Hansel and Gretel based on?
Hansel and Gretel is based on Hansel and Gretel, an 1812 fairy tale by Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm, and Brothers Grimm.