The Thief and the Cobbler (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1993, The Thief and the Cobbler is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Richard Williams, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. It is written among the limitless constellations of the celestial heavens, and in the depths of the emerald seas, and upon every grain of sand in the vast deserts, that the world which we see is an outward and visible dream, of an inward and invisible reality ... Once upon a time there was a golden city. In the center of the golden city, atop the tallest minaret, were three golden balls. The ancients had prophesied that if the three golden balls were ever taken away, harmony would yield to discord, and the city would fall to destruction and death. But... the mystics had also foretold that the city might be saved by the simplest soul with the smallest and simplest of things. In the city there dwelt a lowly shoemaker, who was known as Tack the Cobbler. Also in the city... existed a Thief, who shall be... nameless.
Who’s in it. The Thief and the Cobbler stars Vincent Price as Zigzag the Grand Vizier (voice), Matthew Broderick as Tack the Cobbler (voice), Jennifer Beals as Princess YumYum (voice) and Anthony Quayle as King Nod (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Thief and the Cobbler has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $669.3K at the box office.
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 The Thief and the Cobbler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thief and the Cobbler tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thief and the Cobbler (1993)?
- In US, The Thief and the Cobbler 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 The Thief and the Cobbler worth watching?
- The Thief and the Cobbler holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thief and the Cobbler?
- The Thief and the Cobbler stars Vincent Price, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Beals, Anthony Quayle and Joan Sims.
- When was The Thief and the Cobbler released?
- The Thief and the Cobbler was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.