Where to Watch The Thief of Bagdad (1940) in the US

What it's about

In Bagdad, the young and naive Sultan Ahmad is curious about the behavior of his people. The Grand Vizier Jaffar convinces Ahmad to walk through the city disguised as a subject to know his people. Then he seizes the power telling to the inhabitants that Ahmad has died while he sends his army to arrest the Sultan that is thrown into the dungeons and sentenced to death. Ahmad befriends the young thief Abu that helps him to escape from the prison. They flee to Basra and plan to travel abroad with Sinbad. However Ahmad stumbles upon the beautiful princess and they fall in love with each other. But the evil Jaffar has also traveled to Basra to propose to marry the princess. When they see each other, Jaffar uses magic to blind Ahmad and turn Abu into a dog. Is their love doomed?

Cast and crew

Director

Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell, Tim Whelan

Writer

Miles Malleson, Lajos Biró, Miklós Rózsa

Starring

Conrad Veidt, Sabu, June Duprez

Details

Release date

Dec 25, 1940

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom, United States

Box office

$2,180,000

Awards

Won 3 Oscars. 9 wins & 4 nominations total

Where to Watch The Thief of Bagdad (1940) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Thief of Bagdad in the United States?

The Thief of Bagdad is available with a subscription or free with ads in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD) and The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV.

Can I stream The Thief of Bagdad or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD) and The Criterion Channel (HD).

Can I watch The Thief of Bagdad for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV.