The Pied Piper (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1933, The Pied Piper is a family and animation film directed by Wilfred Jackson, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. The people of Hamelin, overrun with rats, offer a bag of gold to anyone who can get rid of the rats. A piper offers to do the job, and successfully lures the rats into a mirage of cheese, which disappears. The citizens, disappointed that all he did was play a tune, offer only pocket change. The piper, angered, plays a new tune that has all the children of the city follow him, even the new twins the stork is preparing to deliver.
Who’s in it. The Pied Piper stars George Gramlich as The Pied Piper (voice) (uncredited), Allan Watson as King (voice) (uncredited), Marion Darlington as Rats (voice) (uncredited) and Harriette Haddon as Rats (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Pied Piper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pied Piper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pied Piper tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pied Piper (1933)?
- In US, The Pied Piper is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pied Piper worth watching?
- The Pied Piper holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pied Piper?
- The Pied Piper stars George Gramlich, Allan Watson, Marion Darlington and Harriette Haddon.
- When was The Pied Piper released?
- The Pied Piper was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.