FairyTale: A True Story

Oct 24, 1997

1h 39m

★ 6.4

Believe.

Overview

In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.

Genres

Fantasy

Drama

Mystery

Family

Production Companies

Icon Productions

Wendy Finerman Productions

Paramount Pictures

FairyTale: A True Story Trailers

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Cast

Elsie Wright

Florence Hoath

Frances Griffiths

Elizabeth Earl

Arthur Wright

Paul McGann

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Peter O'Toole

Harry Houdini

Harvey Keitel

Polly Wright

Phoebe Nicholls

Edward Gardner

Bill Nighy

John Ferret, a Reporter

Tim McInnerny

Houdini's Assistant

Joseph May

Sergeant Farmer

Peter Mullan

Peter Pan

Anna Chancellor

Jean Doyle

Lara Morgan

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7.2

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7.2

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Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world where childhood lasts forever. But while in Neverland, the kids must face Captain Hook and foil his attempts to get rid of Peter for good.

6.0

Dog and Cat

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0.0

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No overview available.

7.0

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Ronia lives happily in her father's castle until she comes across a new playmate, Birk, in the nearby dark forest. The two explore the wilderness, braving dangerous Witchbirds and Rump-Gnomes. But when their families find out Birk and Ronia have been playing together, they forbid them to see each other again. Indeed, their fathers are competing robber chieftains and bitter enemies. Now the two spunky children must try to tear down the barriers that have kept their families apart for so long.

7.0

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

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6.8

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The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.

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0.0

Jak se stal hastrman v Rokytnici ševcem

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No overview available.

8.2

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In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when she saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

6.1

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When young Lili's mother dies in childbirth, her father remarries Lady Claudia, a woman ruled by an evil mirror with the power to make her queen of all living things. After escaping an attempt on her life, Lili finds herself lost in a dark forest, where living happily ever after seems unlikely.

6.0

Pan

Sep 24, 2015

Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan.

5.6

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The Seven Dwarves live deep within a female-free-zone of the Enchanted Forest, but they cannot resist the innocent charms of Snow White when she enters their world. So when the evil queen abducts her, it is up to the dwarves to save her life.

4.3

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Following the benevolent King's disappearance, the Evil Queen dominated the once fair land with a cruel streak. Princess Snow White flees the castle when the Queen, in her jealousy over Snow White's inner beauty, tries to kill her. Deep into the dark woods, she stumbles upon seven magical dwarves and a young bandit named Jonathan. Together, they strive to survive the Queen's relentless pursuit and aspire to take back the kingdom.

6.0

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5.7

The Boy from Napoli

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0.0

Hansel and Gretel

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6.4

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The lovely Hermia is to wed Demetrius, but she truly cares for Lysander. Hermia's friend, Helena, is in love with Demetrius, while other romantic entanglements abound in the woods, with married fairy rulers Titania and Oberon toying with various lovers and each other.

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0.0

Florijánkovo štěstí

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No overview available.

6.9

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