Hans Christian Andersen
Seen it?1952 | 112 min | Family, Comedy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Mary Poppins or Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 6 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Vidor
- Danny KayeHans Christian Andersen
- Farley GrangerNiels
- Zizi JeanmaireDoro
- Joseph WalshPeter
- Philip TongeOtto
- Erik BruhnHussar Dancer
- Roland PetitPrince in Ballet
- John BrownSchoolmaster
- John QualenBurgomaster
- Jeanne LafayetteCeline