The Thief of Bagdad (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1940, The Thief of Bagdad is an action, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Michael Powell, running about 106 minutes. “GIGANTIC! The Wonder Picture of All Time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess.
Who’s in it. The Thief of Bagdad stars Conrad Veidt as Jaffar, Sabu as Abu, June Duprez as Princess and John Justin as Ahmad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Thief of Bagdad has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thief of Bagdad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thief of Bagdad 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 The Thief of Bagdad (1940)?
- In US, The Thief of Bagdad is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thief of Bagdad worth watching?
- The Thief of Bagdad holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thief of Bagdad?
- The Thief of Bagdad stars Conrad Veidt, Sabu, June Duprez, John Justin and Rex Ingram.
- When was The Thief of Bagdad released?
- The Thief of Bagdad was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.