Hatschipuh (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1987, Hatschipuh is a family and animation film directed by Ulrich König, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. In the Bavarian village of Schladerbach, the kobold Hatschipuh and his comrades live, of whose existence only Grandpa Reiter is aware. When the building constructor Lederer builds himself a new mansion, the subterranean settlement of the kobolds gets destroyed, and Grandpa Reiter sees himself forced to move them into his barn. But this abode as well is soon threatened: Since the farm is no longer profitable, Father Reiter plans to sell it…

Who’s in it. Hatschipuh stars Toni Berger as Opa Anton Reiter, Henry van Lyck as Otto Leder, Adelheid Arndt as Annemarie Reiter and Elisabeth Karg as Karla Leder, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Hatschipuh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hatschipuh page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hatschipuh tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hatschipuh (1987)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hatschipuh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Hatschipuh worth watching?
Hatschipuh holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hatschipuh?
Hatschipuh stars Toni Berger, Henry van Lyck, Adelheid Arndt, Elisabeth Karg and Daniela D. König.
When was Hatschipuh released?
Hatschipuh was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.