FairyTale: A True Story

Where to Watch FairyTale: A True Story (1997) (Legally)

Believe.
Oct 24, 1997 US 99 min PG
6.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
121 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1997), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, Family, with a runtime around 99 minutes.

Top billed names include Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Paul McGann, Peter O'Toole.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

fairy tale, fairy

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Florence Hoath
as Elsie Wright
Elizabeth Earl
as Frances Griffiths
Paul McGann
as Arthur Wright
Peter O'Toole
as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Harvey Keitel
as Harry Houdini
Phoebe Nicholls
as Polly Wright
Bill Nighy
as Edward Gardner
Tim McInnerny
as John Ferret, a Reporter
Joseph May
as Houdini's Assistant
Peter Mullan
as Sergeant Farmer