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Rapunzel

Seen it?

1983 | 58 min | Fantasy, Romance, Family, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, fantasy fans and families. If you loved Descendants or Beauty and the Beast, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic, feel-good.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 58 min.
What might put you off
No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.

A sinister witch steals the baby of a simple candlemaker and his wife and names her Rapunzel. Determined to keep Rapunzel for herself, the witch locks her up in a tall tower all alone, with no way in or out except by climbing her long, braided hair. Wonders and dangers occur when the girl meets a handsome prince.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gilbert Cates

  • Shelley DuvallRapunzel / Marie, Rapunzel's Mother / Self - Host
  • Jeff BridgesThe Prince / Claude, Rapunzel's Father
  • Gena RowlandsThe Witch
  • Roddy McDowallNarrator
  • Phil FondacaroMunchkin
  • Sal FondacaroMunchkin
  • George RossittoMunchkin
  • Gil Cates Jr.Pierrot, the Macaw (voice)