Bim (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1951, Bim is a drama and family film directed by Albert Lamorisse, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. An Arab boy, Abdullah, loves his donkey, Bim, but another boy, Massoud, who also happens to be a prince, is jealous of Abdullah and his relationship with Bim, so Massoud steals the donkey and plays mean tricks on him, such as painting him and trying to cut his ears off. Abdullah tries to rescue Bim but is caught by palace guards and is imprisoned. Realizing Abdullah's love for his donkey, Massoud becomes ashamed of his meanness and frees Bim and Abdullah. However, the donkey eats Massoud's father's lunch and is taken to a butcher. Abdullah and Massoud try to rescue Bim from the butcher, but robbers get there first and steal the donkey along with the butcher's goods. The robbers escape to the sea, and Abdullah and Massoud stage one last rescue attempt with all of their friends to try to save Bim.
Who’s in it. Bim stars Jacques Prévert as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Bim sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bim (1951)?
- In US, Bim is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bim worth watching?
- Bim holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bim?
- Bim stars Jacques Prévert.
- When was Bim released?
- Bim was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.