WatchTrove
US My List
Poster for The Storyteller

The Storyteller

Magical and haunting tales for only the bravest of children

  • TV series
  • 1988
  • TV-Y7
  • 1 season
  • 9 episodes

Created by Jim Henson

8.2

TMDB audience rating
8.2 out of 10 from 246 votes

Where to watch Trailer

Overview

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

Roughly 3h 45m to watch every episode. This is an estimate: 9 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 25 minutes.

Where to watch

Official offers in the United States

Subscription

Included with a paid subscription
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Peacock Premium
  • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
  • Peacock Premium Plus
  • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Free with ads

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

Buy

Pay once to keep a digital copy
  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • Fandango At Home

Prices and links on TMDB

Availability data by JustWatch, provided through TMDB. Offers vary by country and change often, so confirm with the service before you subscribe, rent or buy. WatchTrove does not host or stream video.

Trailer

Play trailer: Jim Henson's 'The StoryTeller' (Trailer)

Official video hosted on YouTube. The player loads only when you press play.

Series cast and crew

  • John Hurt

    John HurtThe Storyteller
    9 episodes

  • Brian Henson

    Brian HensonDog / Griffin (voice)
    9 episodes

  • Frederick Warder

    Frederick WarderHalf-man
    3 episodes

  • Mak Wilson

    Mak WilsonWolf / Bird / Salmon
    3 episodes

  • Michael KilgarriffLion (voice)
    2 episodes

  • Peter Marinker

    Peter MarinkerWolf (voice)
    2 episodes

  • Miranda Richardson

    Miranda RichardsonWitch
    1 episode

  • Abigail Cruttenden

    Abigail CruttendenPrincess
    1 episode

  • Jane Horrocks

    Jane HorrocksAnja
    1 episode

  • Gabrielle Anwar

    Gabrielle AnwarLidia
    1 episode

  • Gemma Jones

    Gemma JonesQueen
    1 episode

  • Bob Peck

    Bob PeckSoldier
    1 episode

  • Steven Mackintosh

    Steven MackintoshLucky
    1 episode

  • Richard Vernon

    Richard VernonKing
    1 episode

  • Alison Doody

    Alison DoodySapsorrow
    1 episode

  • Brenda Blethyn

    Brenda BlethynStoryteller's Wife
    1 episode

  • Jonathan Pryce

    Jonathan PryceKing
    1 episode

  • Kate Williams

    Kate WilliamsChief Maid
    1 episode

Created by
Jim Henson
Network
NBC, Channel 4

Seasons and episodes