The Tale of the White Serpent
1958, Japanese. Directed by Taiji Yabushita.
The adventures of a cute little panda, a dragon god and an evil serpent.
As a young boy, Xu-Xian is forced to free his pet, a small snake. Unbeknownst to him, the snake is actually a young snake goddess named Bai-Niang and she is in love with him. Many years later, when they are both adults, the princess is magically transformed into a human and sets out to find her love. But the local wizard believes her to be a vampire, and banishes Xu-Xian from the village in order to save him. Xu-Xian's pet pandas Panda and Mimi set out to save him and bring him, in the process becoming leaders of an animal gang.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Tale of the White Serpent
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 3 September 1958
- Original title
- 白蛇伝
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shin Uehara, Taiji Yabushita
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What The Tale of the White Serpent is based on
The Tale of the White Serpent is based on Legend of the White Snake, a group of works.
Group of works
Legend of the White Snake
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The Tale of the White Serpent: quick answers
Is The Tale of the White Serpent worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tale of the White Serpent?
The Tale of the White Serpent runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does The Tale of the White Serpent have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tale of the White Serpent. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tale of the White Serpent parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Tale of the White Serpent yet.
Which OTT platform is The Tale of the White Serpent on?
The Tale of the White Serpent isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tale of the White Serpent?
If you liked The Tale of the White Serpent, try Welcome to Smelliville, A Tooth Fairy Tale, K: Missing Kings.
Who directed The Tale of the White Serpent?
The Tale of the White Serpent (1958) was directed by Taiji Yabushita and stars Hisaya Morishige, Mariko Miyagi.
What is The Tale of the White Serpent based on?
The Tale of the White Serpent is based on Legend of the White Snake, a group of works.