David and the Magic Pearl (1988): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1988, David and the Magic Pearl is an animation, family and adventure film directed by Wiesław Zięba, running about 77 minutes.

What it’s about. David, a boy who stays with his parents in a small cabin in a jungle, not only gets a reliable puppy named Pips for his birthday, but he also befriends a baby eagle who he names Sandy. They discover that a stereotypical boss, named Mr. Stealmore in the English version, is after a set of pearls which were to be kept safe by a group of aliens who landed in the jungle. Now, the trio have to band together and save the jungle from Mr. Stealmore, who has also plotted to bulldoze the jungle and build a city in its place.

Who’s in it. David and the Magic Pearl stars Ewa Kania as David (voice), Ewa Złotowska as David's Mother (voice), Jolanta Zykun as (voice) and Ewa Żukowska as (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, David and the Magic Pearl 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 David and the Magic Pearl page.

If you liked it. Fans of David and the Magic Pearl tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.