

Det var en gang
1994, Norwegian. Directed by Ketil Jakobsen.
Based on three classic Norwegian folk tales collected by Asbjørnsen and Moe: The Little Boys Who Met the Trolls in Hedal Forest, Three Lemons and The Twelve Wild Ducks.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Norwegian
- Rated
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- Released
- 19 August 1994
- Country
- Norway
- Written by
- Ketil Jakobsen, Beata Krupska
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What Det var en gang is based on
Det var en gang is adapted from a fairy tale.
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Det var en gang runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
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Det var en gang isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 August 1994. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Det var en gang?
If you liked Det var en gang, try Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness, Welcome to Smelliville, Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale.
Who directed Det var en gang?
Det var en gang (1994) was directed by Ketil Jakobsen and stars Henki Kolstad, Brit Elisabeth Haagensli, Mari Maurstad.
What is Det var en gang based on?
Det var en gang is adapted from a fairy tale.