Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1944, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is an action, fantasy, adventure and romance film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 87 minutes. “Wild nights of sheer delights! Burning days of bold adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Orphaned as a young child and adopted by a band of notorious thieves, now-grown Ali Baba sets out to avenge his father’s murder, reclaim the royal throne, and rescue his beloved Amara from the iron fist of his treacherous enemy.
Who’s in it. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves stars Lisa Ling, Anderson Cooper, Maria Menounos and Maria Montez as Amara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1944)?
- In US, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 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 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves worth watching?
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and romance. 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 Lisa Ling, Anderson Cooper, Maria Menounos, Maria Montez and Jon Hall.
- When was Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves released?
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.