Movie · 1985
Is The Feather Fairy based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Feather Fairy is based on the book Mother Hulda by Brothers Grimm and Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm (1812).
The movie was released in 1985.
The book behind The Feather Fairy
Mother Hulda
by Brothers Grimm and Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm · first published 1812 · fairy tale
Fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm.
Common questions
Is The Feather Fairy based on a book?
Yes. The Feather Fairy is based on the book Mother Hulda by Brothers Grimm and Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm (1812).
Who wrote the book The Feather Fairy is based on?
Mother Hulda 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 Mother Hulda 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)