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TV series

The Storyteller

Magical and haunting tales for only the bravest of children

1988 · TV-Y7 · 1 season · 9 episodes

Created by Jim Henson

8.2

TMDB audience score
246 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.

About 3h 45m to watch every episode. An estimate: 9 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 25 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Peacock Premium
  • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
  • Peacock Premium Plus
  • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Free with ads

  • The Roku Channel
  • Pluto TV
  • Shout! Factory TV
  • Plex
  • Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
  • Xumo Play
  • Amazon MX Player

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • Fandango At Home

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Trailer

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Main cast

  • John Hurt
    The Storyteller
    9 episodes

  • Brian Henson
    Dog / Griffin (voice)
    9 episodes

  • Frederick Warder
    Half-man
    3 episodes

  • Mak Wilson
    Wolf / Bird / Salmon
    3 episodes

  • Michael Kilgarriff
    Lion (voice)
    2 episodes

  • Peter Marinker
    Wolf (voice)
    2 episodes

  • Miranda Richardson
    Witch
    1 episode

  • Abigail Cruttenden
    Princess
    1 episode

  • Jane Horrocks
    Anja
    1 episode

  • Gabrielle Anwar
    Lidia
    1 episode

  • Gemma Jones
    Queen
    1 episode

  • Bob Peck
    Soldier
    1 episode

  • Steven Mackintosh
    Lucky
    1 episode

  • Richard Vernon
    King
    1 episode

  • Alison Doody
    Sapsorrow
    1 episode

  • Brenda Blethyn
    Storyteller's Wife
    1 episode

  • Jonathan Pryce
    King
    1 episode

  • Kate Williams
    Chief Maid
    1 episode

Seasons