Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1954, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is a comedy and adventure film directed by Jacques Becker, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A lord’s servant, Ali Baba, is sent to retrieve a slave for his master, but ends up on an adventure filled with gold, mischief, love, and forty famous thieves instead.
Who’s in it. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves stars Fernandel as Ali Baba, Samia Gamal as Morgiane, Dieter Borsche as Abdel and Henri Vilbert as Cassim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1954)?
- In CA, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves worth watching?
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. 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 Fernandel, Samia Gamal, Dieter Borsche, Henri Vilbert and Édouard Delmont.
- When was Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves released?
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.