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The Thief of Bagdad

1924Movie2 h 29 minNR

87

ExcellentGoodWatch score

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An awe-inspiring, fast-paced romance movie about fantasy and history, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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"Happiness Must Be Earned"

A recalcitrant thief vies with a duplicitous Mongol ruler for the hand of a beautiful princess.

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Directed by: Raoul Walsh
Written by: Douglas Fairbanks, Achmed Abdullah
Produced by: Douglas Fairbanks
Music by: Mortimer Wilson

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March 18, 1924 · 2 h 29 min · NR

Released: March 18, 1924
Runtime: 2 h 29 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Romance, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language: English
Also spoken: xx
Made in: United States
Budget: $1 million
Box office: $1 million
Available in: 139 countries

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Where can I stream The Thief of Bagdad?

In the United States, The Thief of Bagdad streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Fandor, and Cohen Media, and it is free with ads on Philo, Kanopy, Plex, Darkroom, Fawesome, Cineverse, Tubi TV, and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is The Thief of Bagdad worth watching?

87

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 97%). Critics rate it higher (97 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is The Thief of Bagdad okay for kids?

NR

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

Is The Thief of Bagdad good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Thief of Bagdad?

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