Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1971, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is an action, fantasy and animation film directed by Hiroshi Shidara, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. A peasant boy and 38 cats band against the tyrannical Ali Baba the 33rd and his cat-phobic genie.
Who’s in it. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves stars Chikao Ohtsuka as Alibaba (voice), Junpei Takiguchi as Kajiru (voice), Gorō Naya as Goro (voice) and Kosei Tomita as Spirit of the Lamp (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 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 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves worth watching?
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves stars Chikao Ohtsuka, Junpei Takiguchi, Gorō Naya, Kosei Tomita and Isamu Tanonaka.
- When was Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves released?
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.