Poster for the movie Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale

2002 — 2002 • 120 minutes
FamilySci-Fi & Fantasy

The only child in a wretchedly poor family in the Danish village of Odense, Hans Christian Andersen lives in a fantasy world. His hand carved dolls and puppets, his father's bedtime stories, and his own natural flair for fantastic tales brings the child temporary escape. It takes him all the way to Copenhagen where, he's been told, dreams can really come true.

Picture of Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Charles Dickens

Picture of Emily Hamilton

Emily Hamilton

Jette / Little Mermaid

Picture of Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff

Meisling

Picture of Geraldine James

Geraldine James

Hans's Mother

Picture of Alison Steadman

Alison Steadman

Mrs. Meisling

Picture of Edward Atterton

Edward Atterton

Prince Christian of Denmark

Picture of Mark Dexter

Mark Dexter

Edward

Picture of Aurelio Malfa

Aurelio Malfa

Proprietor

Picture of Mathieu Carrière

Mathieu Carrière

Otto

Picture of Kieran Bew

Kieran Bew

Hans Christian Andersen

Picture of Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville

Picture of James Fox

James Fox

Jonas Collin