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The Tale of John and Mary

7.219801h 5mMovieAnimationFantasyRomance

Young knight John travels the world in search of fame and fortune, but also to help others and prove himself. However, things go dire fast and he becomes burdened with life's hardships. But then he meets a pretty water nymph, Mary.

DirectorKarel Zeman
WriterKarel Zeman

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Cast · Directed by Karel Zeman

OBOtakar Brousek
Otakar Brousek
Narrator (voice)
APAntonín Procházka
Antonín Procházka
John (voice)
FFFrantišek Filipovský
František Filipovský
Dwarfs (voice)
NKNaďa Konvalinková
Naďa Konvalinková
Mary (voice)
JMJaroslav Moučka
Jaroslav Moučka
Knight Matej Beran from Beranov (voice)
KS
Karel Semerád
(voice)
ZV
Zdeněk Vašek
(voice)
HZHana Zaoralová
Hana Zaoralová
(voice)
MV
Miloš Vosmanský
(voice)
JJ
Jiří Juřina
JTJana Tomečková
Jana Tomečková
(voice)
JAJytte Abildstrøm
Jytte Abildstrøm
Danish narrator

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The Tale of John and Mary — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Tale of John and Mary?

The Tale of John and Mary isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Tale of John and Mary on Netflix?

No, The Tale of John and Mary is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Tale of John and Mary on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Tale of John and Mary isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Tale of John and Mary for free?

The Tale of John and Mary 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 Tale of John and Mary?

The Tale of John and Mary hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 20, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.