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6.7 / 10(191 votes)IMDb20071h 57m$2.2M Worldwide GrossSouth Korea

Hansel & Gretel

헨젤과 그레텔

“Don't go, we'll be good.”

Synopsis

When Eun-soo gets lost in a country road, he meets a mysterious girl and is led to her fairytale ike house in the middle of the forest. There, Eun-soo is trapped with the girl and her siblings who never age. Eun-soo finally discovers a way out which is written on a fairy tale book. But the book tells a story of none other than himself!

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Hansel and Gretel Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-12

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 8, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.55x ROI)

Production Budget

$4M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.55x

-$1.8M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $4MWorldwide: $2.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Yim Pil-sung
Screenplay & Story
Yim Pil-sung
Original Score
Lee Byung-woo
Original Title
헨젤과 그레텔
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean
Runtime
1h 57m
Production Budget
$4M
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Production Studios
Barunson E&A, Cineclick Asia, CJ Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Yim Pil-sung

Screenplay & Story

Yim Pil-sung, Kim Min-sook, Kim Ji-hye

Original Score & Music

Lee Byung-woo

Director of Photography

Kim Ji-yong

Film Editing

Kim Sun-min

Producers

Jay Choi

Department Leadership Roster

Yim Pil-sung

Yim Pil-sung

Screenplay

Yim Pil-sung

Yim Pil-sung

Director

Kim Min-sook

Writer

Cho Sang-kyung

Cho Sang-kyung

Costume Design

Kim Ji-yong

Kim Ji-yong

Director of Photography

Ryu Seong-hie

Ryu Seong-hie

Production Design

Lee Byung-woo

Original Music Composer

Kwak Jung-ae

Costume Design

Jung Sung-jin

Jung Sung-jin

Visual Effects Supervisor

Kim Sun-min

Kim Sun-min

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Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Canada14A

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hansel & Gretel.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hansel & Gretel

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Hansel & Gretel about?

When Eun-soo gets lost in a country road, he meets a mysterious girl and is led to her fairytale ike house in the middle of the forest. There, Eun-soo is trapped with the girl and her siblings who never age. Eun-soo finally discovers a way out which is written on a fairy tale book. But the book tells a story of none other than himself!

Who directed Hansel & Gretel?

Hansel & Gretel was directed by Yim Pil-sung.

Who stars in Hansel & Gretel?

The principal cast of Hansel & Gretel includes Chun Jung-myung, Eun Won-jae, Shim Eun-kyung, Jin Ji-hee, Park Hee-soon.

When was Hansel & Gretel released and how long is it?

Hansel & Gretel was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.

What was the box office and production budget of Hansel & Gretel?

Hansel & Gretel had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $2.2M at the worldwide box office (0.55 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Hansel & Gretel?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Hansel & Gretel was composed by Lee Byung-woo.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Hansel & Gretel?

Hansel & Gretel holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.