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The Golden Voyage of Sinbad

1973Movie1 h 45 minG

70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic697.7Rotten Tomatoes76%64%

An epic, thrilling action movie about fantasy and war.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Sinbad battles the creatures of legend in the miracle of Dynarama

Sinbad and his crew intercept a homunculus carrying a golden tablet. Koura, the creator of the homunculus and practitioner of evil magic, wants the tablet back and pursues Sinbad. Meanwhile, Sinbad meets the Vizier who has another part of the interlocking golden map, and they mount a quest across the seas to solve the riddle of the map.

Feels like

  • Classic Fantasy Adventure
  • Stop-Motion Animation
  • Exotic World-Building
  • Swashbuckling Action
  • Retro Cinema
  • Family-Friendly
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Creature Effects

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Gordon Hessler
Written by
Ray Harryhausen, Brian Clemens
Produced by
Charles H. Schneer, Ray Harryhausen
Music by
Miklós Rózsa

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Facts

December 20, 1973 · 1 h 45 min · G

Released
December 20, 1973
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$11 million
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

The Grotesque, Cast from Lifespan, Slave Liberation +9

  • The Grotesque
  • Cast from Lifespan
  • Slave Liberation
  • Captain Obvious
  • Hopeless Boss Fight
  • Mad Oracle
  • Catch Phrase
  • Our Homunculi Are Different
  • Our Gryphons Are Different
  • Genre Throwback
  • Free-Sample Plot Coupon
  • Step into the Blinding Fight

12 of 68 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Golden Voyage of Sinbad?"

Questions about The Golden Voyage of Sinbad

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Where can I stream The Golden Voyage of Sinbad?

The RokuIndieFlixPlexFawesomeIndieFlix ShortsTubi TVSony Pictures Core

In the United States, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad streams on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts, and Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is The Golden Voyage of Sinbad worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 69).

Is The Golden Voyage of Sinbad okay for kids?

GViolence

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

Can I half-watch The Golden Voyage of Sinbad?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Golden Voyage of Sinbad plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Golden Voyage of Sinbad use?

The GrotesqueCast from LifespanSlave LiberationCaptain ObviousHopeless Boss FightMad OracleCatch PhraseOur Homunculi Are DifferentOur Gryphons Are DifferentGenre ThrowbackFree-Sample Plot CouponStep into the Blinding Fightand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including The Grotesque, Cast from Lifespan, and Slave Liberation.