The Pied Piper

1986·Movie
53min·NR
IMDb7.8

Where to watch

KanopyFandorPlexDarkroomEternal Family

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About

A darkly brilliant stop-motion adaptation of The Pied Piper of Hamelin about a plague of rats that punish townsfolk corrupt with greed. One of the most ambitious Czech animation projects of the 1980s, notable for its unusual dark art direction, innovative animation techniques and use of a fictitious language.
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Crew

Directed by:
Jiří Barta
Written by:
Robert Browning, Kamil Pixa, Viktor Dyk
Composed by:
Ivo Špalj, Michael Kocáb, Miroslav Jirounek

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Pied Piper

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Where can I stream The Pied Piper legally?

KanopyFandorPlexDarkroomEternal FamilyFawesomeCineverseMidnight Pulp

The Pied Piper is included with a subscription to Eternal Family and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Pied Piper worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pied Piper rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Pied Piper?

0 h 53 min

The Pied Piper runs 0 h 53 min.

What language is The Pied Piper in?

Czechxx

It was made in Czech, with some xx. Produced in XC, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Pied Piper?

3CAMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pied Piper in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Pied Piper use?

Plot HoleThousand-Yard StareCoincidental BroadcastChild HaterGilligan CutSecret Test of CharacterFor Doom the Bell TollsStiff Upper LipTrust PasswordCall-BackRoad Trip PlotGrumpy Old Manand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Pied Piper, including Plot Hole, Thousand-Yard Stare, Coincidental Broadcast.

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