"Snow White" is a German fairy tale, first written down in the early 19th century. The Brothers Grimm published it in 1812 in the first edition of their collection Grimms' Fairy Tales, numbered as Tale 53. The original title was Sneewittchen, which is a partial translation from Low German. The modern spelling is Schneewittchen. The Grimms completed their final revision of the story in 1854, which can be found in the 1857 version of Grimms' Fairy Tales. The story was first published in English in 1823 under the title "Snow-Drop", which was also used in other early translations. Occasionally, the title "Little Snow-White" was also used. The fairy tale features elements such as the magic mirror, the poisoned apple, the glass coffin, and the characters of the Evil Queen and the seven Dwarfs.
Adaptations (18)
Snow White has been adapted 18 times, across film and television film, from 1962 to 2025. The most recent is Snow White and the Evil Queen (2025).
Schneewittchen und die sieben Zwerge1962 · film · 63 min · dir. Gottfried Kolditz · IMDb ↗IMDb6.4Hated by her jealous and bloodthirsty stepmother, Snow White flees a murder attempt and seeks shelter in the woods with seven kindly dwarfs. Feeling she is safe from harm, Snow White welcomes the disguised queen into her home...with fatal consequences.
Pamuk Prenses ve 7 Cüceler1970 · film · 92 min · dir. Ertem Göreç · IMDb ↗IMDb4.9A 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.
Snow White1987 · film · 85 min · dir. Michael Berz · IMDb ↗IMDb6.5A 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.
Snow White & 7 Dwarfs1995 · film · 116 min · dir. Luca Damiano · IMDb ↗IMDb6.3Once upon a time a bad Queen, was pretending to be the most beautiful woman of the kingdom. but her young step daughter, Snow White, was really better...The rage of the bad Queen became very hard, so she decide to eliminate the sweet Snow White for ever! The man hunter who should have to kill the girl, didn't execute the misfit, because the beauty and innocence of Snow White! This porno version of SNOW WHITE has had amazing staying power -it currently ranks some 15 years after its release among the best-selling adult DVDs on the U.S. market. Reason is top-quality production values, a truly beautiful XXX actress as the heroine, and enough kinkiness, involving the dwarf actors, to satisfy the jaded tastes of porn fans.
Snow White: A Tale of Terror1997 · television film · 100 min · dir. Michael Cohn · IMDb ↗IMDb6.158%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.
Snow White: The Fairest of Them All2001 · television film · 93 min · dir. Caroline Thompson · IMDb ↗IMDb5.7Snow White's mother dies during childbirth, leaving baby Snow and father John for dead on an icy field, who then receives a visit from one of Satan's representatives, granting him three wishes.
Sydney White2007 · film · 108 min · dir. Joe Nussbaum · IMDb ↗College freshman Sydney White arrives at Southern Atlantic University, determined to pledge her late mother's sorority. Unfortunately, she finds that the sisterhood has changed since her parent's day. Banished to a condemned house, Sydney joins forces with seven outcasts to take over the student government and win equal rights for nerd and noted alike.
Grimm's Snow White2012 · film · 90 min · dir. Rachel Lee Goldenberg · IMDb ↗IMDb3.4When the King is killed by ferocious reptile beasts, his Queen takes control of the kingdom. She tries to kill her beautiful stepdaughter SNOW, but she escapes into the enchanted forest...
Mirror Mirror2012 · film · 106 min · dir. Tarsem Singh · IMDb ↗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...
Blancanieves2012 · film · 104 min · dir. Pablo Berger · IMDb ↗A black and white silent movie, based on the Snow White fairy tale, that is set in a romantic version of 1920s Seville and centered on a female bullfighter.
Snow White XXX: An Axel Braun Parody2014 · film · dir. Axel Braun · IMDb ↗IMDb5.5Snow White XXX: An Axel Braun Parody is a sexy, dramatic take on the Brothers Grimm's dark story that will change the way you remember fairy tales forever.
White As Snow2019 · film · 112 min · dir. Anne Fontaine · IMDb ↗IMDb5.335%Claire is a beautiful young woman who works at her late father’s hotel, that is now managed by her evil stepmother Maud. Claire unwittingly sparks uncontrollable jealousy in Maud, whose young lover has fallen in love with Claire. Maud decides to get rid of Claire who finds shelter in a farm where she’s allowed to break free from her strict upbringing through encounters with seven “princes.”
Snow White and the Magic of the Dwarves2019 · television film · 90 min · dir. Ngo The Chau · IMDb ↗IMDb5.6After her father’s death, Snow White is at the mercy of her self-loving stepmother. Locked in a tower by the evil queen, Snow White repeatedly escapes and secretly helps the old blacksmith. There she meets Prince Kilian, who immediately falls in love with her. When the queen’s plan to marry Snow White to a rich noble backfires, she plots to kill her but Snow White is rescued by seven dwarfs, while Prince Kilian searches for her throughout the kingdom. An action-packed retelling of the famous fairytale, with a nod to Game of Thrones.
The Death of Snow White2025 · film · 110 min · dir. Jason Brooks · IMDb ↗IMDb4.3Pursued by her stepmother for eternal beauty, Snow White flees into a terrifying forest and aligns with seven bloodthirsty dwarves - cold-blooded assassins with a knack for brutal killings. Her spirit is tested in this grim fairy tale.
Snow White2025 · film · 109 min · dir. Marc Webb · IMDb ↗IMDb2.150MetacriticFollowing the benevolent King's disappearance, the Evil Queen dominated the once fair land with a cruel streak. Princess Snow White flees the castle when the Queen, in her jealousy over Snow White's inner beauty, tries to kill her. Deep into the dark woods, she stumbles upon seven magical dwarves and a young bandit named Jonathan. Together, they strive to survive the Queen's relentless pursuit and aspire to take back the kingdom.
