FairyTale: A True Story
Directed by Charles Sturridge
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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Top cast
Florence Hoath
Elsie Wright
Elizabeth Earl
Frances Griffiths
Paul McGann
Arthur Wright
Peter O'Toole
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Harvey Keitel
Harry Houdini
Phoebe Nicholls
Polly Wright
Bill Nighy
Edward Gardner
Tim McInnerny
John Ferret, a Reporter
Joseph May
Houdini's Assistant
Peter Mullan
Sergeant Farmer
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch FairyTale: A True Story online?
As of September 20, 2026, FairyTale: A True Story is available to stream on Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is FairyTale: A True Story on Netflix?
No — FairyTale: A True Story is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Hoopla instead.
Can I rent or buy FairyTale: A True Story online?
Yes. In United States, FairyTale: A True Story can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream FairyTale: A True Story?
As of September 20, 2026, FairyTale: A True Story is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Italy, Russia, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
