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The Thief and the Cobbler

1993Movie1 h 12 minG

AnimationFamily
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes56%74%

An awe-inspiring, epic animated movie about fantasy, with standout world-building and visual style.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Long before Aladdin, ages before Ali Baba, came the hilarious adventure of a simple shoemaker who saved an enchanted kingdom, won the heart of a beautiful princess, and became the first Arabian Knight.

Princess Yum Yum falls in love with Tack and saves him from being executed. Later, when the protective orbs of the palace get stolen, Tack and Yum Yum set out to find them and save the kingdom.

Feels like

  • Visually Stunning Animation
  • Epic Fantasy
  • Troubled Production
  • Unique Art Style
  • Meticulous Detail
  • Cult Classic
  • Abstract Humor
  • Ambiguous Narrative
  • Timeless Tale

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Richard Williams, Fred Calvert
Written by
Richard Williams, Margaret French
Produced by
Richard Williams, Fred Calvert, Imogen Sutton
Music by
Robert Folk

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Facts

September 23, 1993 · 1 h 12 min · G

Released
September 23, 1993
Runtime
1 h 12 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy, Romance, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$28 million
Box office
$669,276
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Human Pincushion, Deadpan Snarker, Bullet Sparks +9

  • Human Pincushion
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Bullet Sparks
  • Myth Prologue
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • Award-Bait Song
  • Everything Trying to Kill You
  • Non-Standard Character Design
  • Shout-Out
  • Platform Hell
  • Born in the Theatre
  • Not Distracted by the Sexy

12 of 201 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Thief and the Cobbler?"

Questions about The Thief and the Cobbler

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Thief and the Cobbler?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Thief and the Cobbler from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Thief and the Cobbler worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is The Thief and the Cobbler okay for kids?

GViolence

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

Is The Thief and the Cobbler good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightKidsAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

What tropes does The Thief and the Cobbler use?

Human PincushionDeadpan SnarkerBullet SparksMyth PrologueBilingual BonusAward-Bait SongEverything Trying to Kill YouNon-Standard Character DesignShout-OutPlatform HellBorn in the TheatreNot Distracted by the Sexyand 189 more

TV Tropes lists 201 tropes for it, including Human Pincushion, Deadpan Snarker, and Bullet Sparks.