Ali Baba (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1936, Ali Baba is an animation film directed by Ub Iwerks, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Ali Baba senior and his son Ali Baba live in poverty. One day they happen to see the Forty Thieves enter their cave. After the thieves leave, Ali Baba and his son enter the cave and start to fill their pockets with the treasure they find inside. Alas for them, the Forty Thieves return and they are forced to hide in large jars. But of course they are discovered...
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ali Baba has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Popflick. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ali Baba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ali Baba tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ali Baba (1936)?
- In US, Ali Baba is available to stream on Popflick. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ali Baba worth watching?
- Ali Baba holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Ali Baba released?
- Ali Baba was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.