

The Daydreamer (1966)
Overview
A young Hans Christian Andersen goes in search of knowledge in the Garden of Paradise in order to make his studies easier. Each time he falls asleep, he experiences in his dreams the different characters he would later write about in fairy tales including The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Emperor's New Clothes.
Where to watch The Daydreamer
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Amazon Prime Video Free, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Germany | Filmpalast | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Daydreamer in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Daydreamer about?
A young Hans Christian Andersen goes in search of knowledge in the Garden of Paradise in order to make his studies easier. Each time he falls asleep, he experiences in his dreams the different characters he would later write about in fairy tales including The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Emperor's New Clothes. The Daydreamer is a Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Music movie, released on 1966-06-01, runtime 101 minutes.
Is The Daydreamer worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Daydreamer 5.1 out of 10 from 12 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Daydreamer?
In the United States, The Daydreamer is free to watch on Kanopy, Amazon Prime Video Free and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jules Bass
Cast
- Paul O'Keefe as Chris
- Jack Gilford as Papa Andersen
- Margaret Hamilton as Mrs. Klopplebobbler
- Ray Bolger as The Pieman
- Robert Harter as Big Claus
- Tallulah Bankhead as The Sea Witch (voice)
- Victor Borge as Zenith, the Second Tailor (voice)
- Patty Duke as Thumbelina (voice)
- Sessue Hayakawa as The Mole (voice)
- Burl Ives as Father Neptune (voice)
- Boris Karloff as The Rat (voice)
- Hayley Mills as The Little Mermaid (voice)
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Sources
Details and the 5.1/10 rating from The Daydreamer on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.