The Thief and the Cobbler
“Long before Aladdin, ages before Ali Baba, came the hilarious adventure of a simple shoemaker who saved an enchanted kingdom, won the heart of a beautiful princess, and became the first Arabian Knight.”
Princess Yum Yum falls in love with Tack and saves him from being executed. Later, when the protective orbs of the palace get stolen, Tack and Yum Yum set out to find them and save the kingdom.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
About The Thief and the Cobbler
The Thief and the Cobbler is a 1993 English-language animation, family and fantasy film directed by Richard Williams. The cast is led by Vincent Price, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Beals. It has a runtime of 1h 12m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Thief and the Cobbler was produced by Allied Filmmakers, Richard Williams Studio, and Calvert/Cossler Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 23, 1993, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $28 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Williams
- Writers
- Richard Williams, Margaret French
- Release date
- September 23, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $28 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Allied Filmmakers, Richard Williams Studio, Calvert/Cossler Productions
The Thief and the Cobbler cast & crew
The Thief and the Cobbler was directed by Richard Williams and written by Richard Williams and Margaret French.
The cast features Vincent Price as Zigzag the Grand Vizier (voice), Matthew Broderick as Tack the Cobbler (voice), Jennifer Beals as Princess YumYum (voice), Anthony Quayle as King Nod (voice), Joan Sims as Nurse / Mad Old Holy Witch (voice), and Donald Pleasence as Phido the Vulture (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert Folk, cinematography is by John Leatherbarrow, and it was produced by Richard Williams and Imogen Sutton.
Is The Thief and the Cobbler worth watching?
The Thief and the Cobbler holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 141 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 12m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and fantasy, The Thief and the Cobbler is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Thief and the Cobbler
Vincent Price
Zigzag the Grand Vizier (voice)
Matthew Broderick
Tack the Cobbler (voice)
Jennifer Beals
Princess YumYum (voice)
Anthony Quayle
King Nod (voice)
Joan Sims
Nurse / Mad Old Holy Witch (voice)
Donald Pleasence
Phido the Vulture (voice)
Jonathan Winters
The Thief (voice)
Paul Matthews
Mighty One-Eye (voice)
Miriam Margolyes
Maiden from Mombassa (voice)
Eric Bogosian
Phido the Vulture (voice)
Toni Collette
Nurse / Mad Holy Old Witch (voice)
Joss Ackland
Brigand (voice)
The Thief and the Cobbler — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Thief and the Cobbler in United States?
The Thief and the Cobbler is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Thief and the Cobbler in?
The Thief and the Cobbler is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Thief and the Cobbler?
The Thief and the Cobbler runs 1 hours 12 minutes (72 minutes).
▸What is The Thief and the Cobbler rated?
The Thief and the Cobbler is rated G. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 141 ratings.
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