Mother Goose stands trial as fairy tales get a bawdy animated makeover.
ONCE UPON A GIRL
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Mother Goose has been put on trial for obscenity, and the evidence being presented is a collection of pornographic animated shorts based on Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, and Little Red Riding Hood, in which just about every sexual combination possible is given a try.
Quick Answer
Once Upon a Girl is a 1976 American animated comedy fantasy film directed by Don Jurwich about Mother Goose on trial for obscenity, featuring pornographic animated retellings of Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, and Little Red Riding Hood.
Programmer's Pick
This isn’t your grandmother’s Mother Goose—unless she’s in the witness box for obscenity. Once Upon a Girl gleefully mashes up adult animation with twisted fairy tales, where the only thing more outrageous than the humor is the sheer audacity of the premise.
— Flashington Programmer
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Why Cult
Classic stories like Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood are retold with unapologetically adult animation and humor.
The film fuses live-action trial scenes with explicit animated shorts, offering a unique anthology structure.
The infamous Mother Goose is hauled before the court, setting the stage for a satirical take on censorship and obscenity.
Questions from the Vault
When was Once Upon a Girl released? +
Once Upon a Girl was released in 1976.
Who directed Once Upon a Girl? +
Once Upon a Girl was directed by Don Jurwich.
How long is Once Upon a Girl? +
Once Upon a Girl has a runtime of 77 minutes.
What genre is Once Upon a Girl? +
Once Upon a Girl is an animated comedy fantasy film.
Where can I watch Once Upon a Girl? +
Once Upon a Girl is available to stream on Flashington.
