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Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale (2002): Cast

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Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale is a 2002 family film directed by Philip Saville, starring Kieran Bew as Hans Christian Andersen, Edward Atterton and James Fox. It runs 4 hours.

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Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale (2002) movie poster
Runtime
4h (240 min)
Director
Philip Saville
Genre
Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale About?

The premise of Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale without spoilers.

Born the only child of a poor family in Odense, Denmark, Hans Christian Andersen retreats into imagination. He crafts hand‑carved dolls, recalls his father’s bedtime stories, and discovers a talent for fantastical tales that give brief escape. Those dreams carry him to Copenhagen, where he is told real aspirations can come true.

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale Cast & Characters

Kieran Bew leads the cast as Hans Christian Andersen, with Edward Atterton as Prince Christian of Denmark and James Fox as Jonas Collin. Directed by Philip Saville; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Philip Saville

More films directed by Philip Saville, best-rated first: The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John, Metroland, Discovering Hamlet and The Gospel of John.

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Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Életem története - Hans Christian Andersen” and “Ганс Християн Андерсен: Моє життя мов казка”.

Also known as
  • Életem története - Hans Christian Andersen
  • Ганс Християн Андерсен: Моє життя мов казка
  • Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairy Tale
  • Волшебник страны грез
  • Ганс Крістіан Андерсен: Моє життя мов казка
  • Hans Christian Andersen: Μια Ζωή σαν Παραμύθι

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Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale?

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale runs 4 hours (240 minutes).

Who directed Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale?

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale was directed by Philip Saville.

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Who is in the cast of Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale?

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale stars Kieran Bew as Hans Christian Andersen, Edward Atterton as Prince Christian of Denmark and James Fox as Jonas Collin, among 12 credited actors.

Does Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale have a post-credit scene?

No. Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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