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The Thief of Bagdad

1940Movie1 h 47 minNR

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes100%81%

An awe-inspiring, epic adventure movie about fantasy, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

ONE THOUSAND AND ONE SIGHTS FROM THE THOUSAND OF ONE NIGHTS....

When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess.

Feels like

  • Classic Fantasy Adventure
  • Technicolor Spectacle
  • Magical Realism
  • Swashbuckling Romance
  • Orientalist Mythology
  • Practical Effects Marvel
  • Whimsical & Grandiose
  • Timeless Family Entertainment
  • Visual Opulence
  • Hero's Journey

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Tim Whelan, Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger
Written by
Miles Malleson, Miklós Rózsa
Produced by
Alexander Korda
Music by
Miklós Rózsa, Muir Mathieson

Everyone

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Facts

February 19, 1940 · 1 h 47 min · NR

Released
February 19, 1940
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Ancestral Name, Plot Hole, Decomposite Character +9

  • Ancestral Name
  • Plot Hole
  • Decomposite Character
  • Musicalis Interruptus
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Mind-Control Device
  • How We Got Here
  • Fruit Cart
  • Robot Girl
  • Real Life Writes the Plot
  • McGuffin
  • Chroma Key

12 of 77 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Thief of Bagdad?"

Questions about The Thief of Bagdad

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Thief of Bagdad?

HBO MaxCriterionMometuTubi TV

In the United States, The Thief of Bagdad streams on HBO Max and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Mometu and Tubi TV. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Thief of Bagdad worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is The Thief of Bagdad okay for kids?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Thief of Bagdad good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Thief of Bagdad?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Thief of Bagdad use?

Ancestral NamePlot HoleDecomposite CharacterMusicalis InterruptusDeadpan SnarkerMind-Control DeviceHow We Got HereFruit CartRobot GirlReal Life Writes the PlotMcGuffinChroma Keyand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 tropes for it, including Ancestral Name, Plot Hole, and Decomposite Character.