Captain Sindbad (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1963, Captain Sindbad is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Byron Haskin, running about 85 minutes. “Scimitars flash... danger flames... as adventure's mightiest hero dares his greatest conquest!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After completing his voyages Sindbad the Sailor and his hearty crew have come home to find a palace coup d'etat has occurred and his home city is being run by a brutal dictator played by Pedro Armendariz. He's got designs on the beautiful young princess, Heidi Bruhl both lustful and political.
Who’s in it. Captain Sindbad stars Guy Williams as Captain Sinbad, Heidi Brühl as Princess Jana, Pedro Armendáriz as El Kerim and Abraham Sofaer as Galgo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Captain Sindbad has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Sindbad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Sindbad 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 Captain Sindbad (1963)?
- In US, Captain Sindbad is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captain Sindbad worth watching?
- Captain Sindbad holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Sindbad?
- Captain Sindbad stars Guy Williams, Heidi Brühl, Pedro Armendáriz, Abraham Sofaer and Bernie Hamilton.
- When was Captain Sindbad released?
- Captain Sindbad was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.