The Bet
1985, Romanian. Directed by Ion Popescu-Gopo.
Based on a 19th century tale, this self-referential fantasy, complete with musical and animated interludes plus a cast of fairytale characters, tells the story of a bet between an old man and a fairy over a bag with two gold coins.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Romanian
- Rated
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- Released
- 4 March 1985
- Original title
- Rămăşagul
- Country
- Romania
- Written by
- Ion Popescu-Gopo, Ion Creangă
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How long is The Bet?
The Bet runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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Which OTT platform is The Bet on?
The Bet isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 March 1985. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bet?
If you liked The Bet, try Puss in Boots, The Nutcracker, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.
Who directed The Bet?
The Bet (1985) was directed by Ion Popescu-Gopo and stars Iurie Darie, Draga Olteanu Matei, Angela Similea.