Movie · 1938
Is Brave Little Tailor based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Brave Little Tailor is based on the book The Valiant Little Tailor by Brothers Grimm and Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm (1812).
The movie was released in 1938.
The book behind Brave Little Tailor
The Valiant Little Tailor
by Brothers Grimm and Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm · first published 1812 · fairy tale
Fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.
Common questions
Is Brave Little Tailor based on a book?
Yes. Brave Little Tailor is based on the book The Valiant Little Tailor by Brothers Grimm and Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm (1812).
Who wrote the book Brave Little Tailor is based on?
The Valiant Little Tailor was written by Brothers Grimm and Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm and first published in 1812.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Valiant Little Tailor before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Brothers Grimm's books
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (film, 1937)
- Tangled (film, 2010)
- The Princess and the Frog (film, 2009)
- Snow White (film, 2025)
- Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (film, 2013)
- Mirror Mirror (film, 2012)