The Ink Thief (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1994, The Ink Thief is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and kids series.
What it’s about. The titular Ink Thief steals the power of children's imaginations by removing ink from books and drawings, dragging young siblings Sam and Jim into his fantastical world of Bumps and Oobs.
Who’s in it. The Ink Thief stars Richard O'Brien as The Ink Thief, Joyce Springer as Miz Tiggle, Richard Ridings as Aloysius and Toyah Willcox as Dog, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Ink Thief sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ink Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ink Thief tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ink Thief (1994)?
- In GB, The Ink Thief is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ink Thief worth watching?
- The Ink Thief holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and kids. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ink Thief?
- The Ink Thief stars Richard O'Brien, Joyce Springer, Richard Ridings, Toyah Willcox and Felicity Todd.
- When was The Ink Thief released?
- The Ink Thief was released in 1994.