The Daydreamer
1966, English. Directed by Jules Bass.
Before the Little Mermaid, there was...
A young Hans Christian Andersen goes in search of knowledge in the Garden of Paradise in order to make his studies easier. Each time he falls asleep, he experiences in his dreams the different characters he would later write about in fairy tales including The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Emperor's New Clothes.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Jules BassDirector
- Paul O'KeefeChris
- Jack GilfordPapa Andersen
- Margaret HamiltonMrs. Klopplebobbler
- Ray BolgerThe Pieman
- Robert HarterBig Claus
- Tallulah BankheadThe Sea Witch (voice)
- Victor BorgeZenith, the Second Tailor (voice)
- Patty DukeThumbelina (voice)
- Sessue HayakawaThe Mole (voice)
- Burl IvesFather Neptune (voice)
- Boris KarloffThe Rat (voice)
- Hayley MillsThe Little Mermaid (voice)
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1966
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hans Christian Andersen, Arthur Rankin Jr.
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What The Daydreamer is based on
The Daydreamer is adapted from a fairy tale.
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The Daydreamer: quick answers
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How long is The Daydreamer?
The Daydreamer runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Daydreamer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Daydreamer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Daydreamer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Daydreamer is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Daydreamer on?
The Daydreamer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Daydreamer?
If you liked The Daydreamer, try Tinker Bell, Charming, James and the Giant Peach.
Who directed The Daydreamer?
The Daydreamer (1966) was directed by Jules Bass and stars Paul O'Keefe, Jack Gilford, Margaret Hamilton.
What is The Daydreamer based on?
The Daydreamer is adapted from a fairy tale.