Rapunzel is a classic fairy tale that has been adapted in various forms over centuries. Here are five of the most common and popular interpretations and adaptions of Rapunzel:
- Tangled (2010) - It's a Disney 3D animated film that provides a different spin on the traditional Rapunzel fairy tale. Rapunzel is portrayed as a brave and independent young woman with magical hair [1].
- Barbie as Rapunzel (2002) - This is a direct-to-video Barbie film that recasts the characters as Barbie and Ken dolls. Like other Barbie movies, it features pro-social messaging and emphasizes the power of love and friendship as well [2].
- Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (2017-2020) - It's a television series sequel to the movie "Tangled", portraying Rapunzel's acquaintances, exploits and adventures following her return to the kingdom of Corona [3].
- Shrek the Third (2007) - Rapunzel is featured as one of the princesses in this entertaining DreamWorks animation. She notably serves as a secondary antagonist in the film, betraying her fellow princesses to the villainous Prince Charming [4].
- Into the Woods (2014) - In this Disney movie adapted from a Broadway musical, Rapunzel is one of the many fairy-tale characters whose stories are interwoven into a larger narrative about the consequences of magical wishes [5].
Learn more:
- Ranker: The Best Animated Films Based on Rapunzel
- IMDb: Rapunzel (keyword)