The Pied Piper (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1986, The Pied Piper is a fantasy and animation film directed by Jiří Barta, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s 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 Czechoslovakia's most ambitious animation projects of the 1980s, notable for its unusual dark art direction, innovative animation techniques and use of a fictitious language.
Who’s in it. The Pied Piper stars Oldřich Kaiser as (voice), Jiří Lábus as (voice), Michal Pavlíček as (voice) and Vilém Čok as (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Pied Piper has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and OVID and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pied Piper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pied Piper tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pied Piper (1986)?
- In US, The Pied Piper is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pied Piper worth watching?
- The Pied Piper holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Pied Piper?
- The Pied Piper stars Oldřich Kaiser, Jiří Lábus, Michal Pavlíček and Vilém Čok.
- When was The Pied Piper released?
- The Pied Piper was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.