Rotkäppchen (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1962, Rotkäppchen is a fantasy and family film directed by Götz Friedrich, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Little Red Riding-Hood lives together with her parents in a house on the edge of the forest. Her friends are a bunny, a squirrel and a bear. The little girl is always prepared to help, friendly, innocent and even unsuspecting, for she does not hold anyone capable of doing anything bad. Little Red Riding-Hood often visits her grandmother who lives in the depths of the forest. But her way there is a dangerous one: the wolf and its lackey, the fox, terrorize everyone with their evil deeds. One day, Little Red Riding-Hood is caught in their net.
Who’s in it. Rotkäppchen stars Blanche Kommerell as Rotkäppchen, Werner Dissel as Wolf, Harald Engelmann as Fuchs and Helga Raumer as Mutter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Rotkäppchen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rotkäppchen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rotkäppchen tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rotkäppchen (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rotkäppchen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rotkäppchen worth watching?
- Rotkäppchen holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rotkäppchen?
- Rotkäppchen stars Blanche Kommerell, Werner Dissel, Harald Engelmann, Helga Raumer and Horst Kube.
- When was Rotkäppchen released?
- Rotkäppchen was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.