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The Storyteller: Sapsorrow

198824mMovieFantasyFamily

A beautiful princess seeking to escape an arranged marriage, flees to a distant kingdom and disguises herself as a loathsome hag. But then she falls in love with the new kingdom's prince.

DirectorSteve Barron
WriterAnthony Minghella
ProducersJim Henson·Duncan Kenworthy

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Cast · Directed by Steve Barron

JHJohn Hurt
John Hurt
The Storyteller
ADAlison Doody
Alison Doody
Sapsorrow
JWJames Wilby
James Wilby
Prince
JSJennifer Saunders
Jennifer Saunders
Badsister 1
DFDawn French
Dawn French
Badsister 2
GBGeoffrey Bayldon
Geoffrey Bayldon
King
TBTim Barker
Tim Barker
Minister
RT
Robert Tygner
Badger/Squirrel/Birds
DG
David Greenaway
Badger/Squirrel/Birds
MWMak Wilson
Mak Wilson
Badger/Squirrel/Birds
BHBrian Henson
Brian Henson
The Storyteller's Dog
KWKate Williams
Kate Williams
Chief Maid

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The Storyteller: Sapsorrow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Storyteller: Sapsorrow?

The Storyteller: Sapsorrow isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Storyteller: Sapsorrow on Netflix?

No, The Storyteller: Sapsorrow is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Storyteller: Sapsorrow on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Storyteller: Sapsorrow isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Storyteller: Sapsorrow for free?

The Storyteller: Sapsorrow isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Storyteller: Sapsorrow?

The Storyteller: Sapsorrow hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 14, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.