The Thief of Bagdad (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1924, The Thief of Bagdad is a fantasy, adventure and romance film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 149 minutes. “"Happiness Must Be Earned"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A recalcitrant thief vies with a duplicitous Mongol ruler for the hand of a beautiful princess.
Who’s in it. The Thief of Bagdad stars Douglas Fairbanks as The Thief of Bagdad, Snitz Edwards as His Evil Associate, Charles Belcher as The Holy Man and Julanne Johnston as The Princess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Thief of Bagdad has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thief of Bagdad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thief of Bagdad 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 Thief of Bagdad (1924)?
- In US, The Thief of Bagdad is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thief of Bagdad worth watching?
- The Thief of Bagdad holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thief of Bagdad?
- The Thief of Bagdad stars Douglas Fairbanks, Snitz Edwards, Charles Belcher, Julanne Johnston and Sôjin.
- When was The Thief of Bagdad released?
- The Thief of Bagdad was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.