The 10 Best Adaptations of Snow White (and Where You Can Watch Them)

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While many associate Snow White with the version Disney put forth in 1937, the fairy tale is much older (and darker) than the beloved animated movie. The Brothers Grimm first published the story in 1812, over a century before Disney acquired the IP. While countless versions of the tale exist, the premise is the same: An envious queen orders a beautiful young woman killed because her very existence threatens the queen’s beauty.

Since the Brothers Grimm committed the story to page, dozens of movies and TV shows have adapted Snow White, each putting their own spin on one of the most iconic fairy tales ever written. Here’s where to watch the best adaptations of Snow White on streaming services like Apple TV and Hulu.

Snow-White (1933)

One of Snow White’s earliest adaptations came in the form of a Betty Boop short titled Snow-White. Everyone’s favorite animated flapper takes the titular role, and Max Fleischer’s other well-known characters, Bimbo and Kiko, receive orders from the Queen to execute her. That, of course, doesn’t go as planned, and the plot veers from the source material into something much more goofy and fantastical. Complete with ghosts and dragons, Snow-White is ideal for classic movie enthusiasts that aren’t looking for anything too serious.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has quite a few “firsts” under its belt. Not only is it Disney’s first animated feature film, but it’s also the first animated feature film in the US. Disney himself credits 1916’s Snow White with inspiring the movie. However, Disney’s version of Snow White would become the landing page for interpretations going forward. This movie popularized the “true love’s kiss” trope, which became one of the story’s most iconic and controversial elements due to the issue of consent.

Snow White and the Three Stooges (1961)

In this retelling of Snow White, the Three Stooges replace the dwarves. Funny enough, Snow White and the Three Stooges’ biggest downfall seems to be too much Snow White and not enough Stooges. Those expecting the usual slapstick antics of Moe, Larry, and Curly will likely be disappointed. However, others might find a certain charm in the absurdity of it all. So-bad-it’s good is a fitting descriptor.

Snow White (1987)

Part of Cannon Movie Tales direct-to-video fare, which included other fairy tale adaptations like Beauty and the Beast and The Frog Prince, 1987’s Snow White delivers a somewhat corny but faithful plot. Unlike Disney’s original movie, this retelling offers more insight into Snow White’s relationship with her father. Perhaps best remembered for Diana Rigg’s wonderfully campy performance as the Evil Queen, Snow White is somehow both ahead of its time and showing its age.

Snow White: A Tale of Terror (1997)

The darkness in Snow White nicely lends itself to horror. Least we not forget that the Brothers Grimm’s story ended with the Queen dancing in hot iron shoes until she died. Snow White: A Tale of Terror delivers on this premise, featuring a horror-infused retelling with plenty of brutality and B-movie cheese. Sam Neill and Monica Keena comprise the main cast. However, Sigourney Weaver’s performance as the evil stepmother steals the show.

Once Upon a Time (2011-2018)

In Once Upon a Time, fairy tale characters reside in the town of Storybrooke. However, a curse robbed them of their memories, and it’s not until Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) arrives that mysteries come to light. Although Once Upon a Time introduces numerous fairy tales and characters, Snow White plays a major role in the series. Best enjoyed without spoilers, just know that Once Upon a Time has seven seasons of creative retellings and layered storytelling to look forward to.

Mirror Mirror (2012)

For whatever reason, 2012 was the year of Snow White adaptations. Mirror Mirror dropped alongside Snow White and the Huntsman and the lesser-known Grimm’s Snow White, yet delivered much more comedy than its competitors. Julia Roberts plays the Evil Queen to Lily Collins’ Snow White. In addition to a big-name cast, Mirror Mirror gives the dwarfs a more substantial mentor-esque role. Overall, it’s a solid Snow White adaptation for audiences wanting something lighthearted and fun.

Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)

While Mirror Mirror offers lighthearted laughs, Snow White and the Huntsman swerves into darker themes befitting the fairy tale’s roots. Charlize Theron plays one of the more powerful (and ironically feminist) versions of the Evil Queen as Kristen Stewart’s Snow White and Chris Hemsworth’s Eric the Huntsman conspire to overthrow her. Beautiful cinematography aside, Snow White and the Huntsman twists the classic tale into an epic adventure with medieval flair.

Snow White with the Red Hair (2015-2016)

If you’re looking for something similar to Disney’s version of the princess, you won’t find it here. Snow White with the Red Hair very much does its own thing with the source material. In this Shōjo anime, Shirayuki (the Snow White of the story) is an herbalist who is essentially captured by a prince in awe of her red hair and rescued by another, although Shirayuki never falls into “damsel in distress” territory. While absent of many of the things that most consider vital to Snow White, like the Evil Queen and dwarfs, Snow White with the Red Hair offers one of the more unique takes on the classic fairy tale while still homaging the classic story so many love. 

Snow White (2025)

While there has been no shortage of Snow White adaptations, 2025’s Snow White marks Disney’s first Snow White movie since 1937. Like Walt Disney’s other live-action remakes, Snow White sticks rather closely to its animated counterpart. Although laden with pre-release controversy, Rachel Zegler delivers a magical performance with musical prowess as expected from the West Side Story and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes actress.

Where to stream the best Snow White adaptations in the US

Check out JustWatch’s list below to discover where to stream the best Snow White adaptations in the US.

Netflix
Disney Plus
Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV+
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Max
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MGM+ Amazon Channel
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  1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    #1

    A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.

  2. Snow White and the Three Stooges

    #2

    Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Fortunia, a noble king and his lovely young queen lack but one blessing to make their joy complete. The queen gives birth to a daughter named Snow White, but dies soon after. The king mourns her, but in time, he remarries because of the pleading of his people. His new queen is a beautiful, but evil woman who soon becomes jealous of Snow White's beauty.

  3. Snow White

    Snow White

    1987

    #3

    A prince, seeking the greatest treasure, stumbles upon seven little men guarding a coffin. They tell him the story of Snow White, a beautiful princess who was forced to run away from home after her jealous stepmother tried to have her killed. When she realizes that the girl is still alive and living with the dwarfs, she sets out to destroy her only rival once and for all.

  4. Snow White: A Tale of Terror

    #4

    When young Lili's mother dies in childbirth, her father remarries Lady Claudia, a woman ruled by an evil mirror with the power to make her queen of all living things. After escaping an attempt on her life, Lili finds herself lost in a dark forest, where living happily ever after seems unlikely.

  5. Once Upon a Time

    Once Upon a Time

    2011

    #5

    A young woman with a troubled past is drawn to a small town in Maine where fairy tales are to be believed.

  6. Mirror Mirror

    Mirror Mirror

    2012

    #6

    After she spends all her money, an evil enchantress queen schemes to marry a handsome, wealthy prince. There's just one problem - he's in love with a beautiful princess, Snow White. Now, joined by seven rebellious dwarves, Snow White launches an epic battle of good vs. evil...

  7. Snow White and the Huntsman

    #7

    After the Evil Queen marries the King, she performs a violent coup in which the King is murdered and his daughter, Snow White, is taken captive. Almost a decade later, a grown Snow White is still in the clutches of the Queen. In order to obtain immortality, The Evil Queen needs the heart of Snow White. After Snow escapes the castle, the Queen sends the Huntsman to find her in the Dark Forest.

  8. Snow White with the Red Hair

    #8

    Shirayuki was a young girl born with unique apple-red hair. She meets a famous but foolish Prince Raji, who falls in love with her at first sight and orders her to become his concubine. With nowhere else to go, Shirayuki cuts her hair and escapes to a neighboring country. While traversing through the forests, she meets a young boy, Zen, who helps her after she boldly cures his wounds but then gets poisoned by an apple given to Shirayuki. Meanwhile, Prince Raji sends out henchmen to search for her. What will happen to Shirayuki? What is Zen's true character? A refreshing fantasy story between an optimistic heroine and a prince who constantly stays on her watch.

  9. Snow White

    #9

    A princess joins forces with seven dwarfs to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother the Evil Queen. A live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.

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