New Ali Baba (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, New Ali Baba is a comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Tsai Yang-Ming, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An evil wizard finds King Solomon's magic lantern, but Solomon's curse prevents him from taking it - only someone born the same month, same day and same hour as Solomon can take it. That someone is Ali Baba, a poor, kind-hearted lad who lives with his brother, Ali Mama (Eric Tsang). When Ali Baba sees the 40 thieves enter their hideout and learns the ritual needed for entrance, he steals some gold and jewels. The 40 find out and capture Ali Baba, but he is saved by the evil wizard and taken to retrieve the magic lantern. Ali Baba releases the genie...and you know the story. It all culminates in a chase, the wizard on a flying horse and Ali Baba on his flying carpet.
Who’s in it. New Ali Baba stars Eric Tsang as Ali Mama, Chyi Chin as Ali Baba and Yang Lin as Triumph.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, New Ali Baba has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Ali Baba page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Ali Baba tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Ali Baba (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New Ali Baba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is New Ali Baba worth watching?
- New Ali Baba holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New Ali Baba?
- New Ali Baba stars Eric Tsang, Chyi Chin and Yang Lin.
- When was New Ali Baba released?
- New Ali Baba was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.