The Sorcerer's Apprentice (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1978, The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a fantasy, drama and animation film directed by Karel Zeman, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Krabat, a beggar boy, is lured to become an apprentice to an evil, one-eyed sorcerer. With a number of other boys, he works at the sorcerer's mill while learning black magic. Every Christmas one of the boys has to face the master in a magical duel, where the boy never stands a chance because the master is the only person who is allowed to use a secret spell: The Koraktor.
Who’s in it. The Sorcerer's Apprentice stars Luděk Munzar as vypravěč (voice), Jaroslav Moučka as havran / čaroděj (voice), Christian Brückner as Krabat (Narrator) (voice) and Friedrich Schütter as Master (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Sorcerer's Apprentice has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sorcerer's Apprentice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sorcerer's Apprentice 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 Sorcerer's Apprentice (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sorcerer's Apprentice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice worth watching?
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice stars Luděk Munzar, Jaroslav Moučka, Christian Brückner and Friedrich Schütter.
- When was The Sorcerer's Apprentice released?
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.