The Black Cauldron
1992, English. Directed by Ted Berman & Richard Rich.
Hidden by darkness. Guarded by witches. Discovered by a boy. Stolen by a king. Whoever owns it will rule the world. Or destroy it.
Taran is an assistant pigkeeper with boyish dreams of becoming a great warrior. However, he has to put the daydreaming aside when his charge, an oracular pig named Hen Wen, is kidnapped by an evil lord known as the Horned King. The villain hopes Hen will show him the way to The Black Cauldron, which has the power to create a giant army of unstoppable soldiers.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 1,499 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Black Cauldron
The Black Cauldron is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ted BermanDirector
- Richard RichDirector
- Grant BardsleyTaran (voice)
- Susan SheridanEilonwy (voice)
- John BynerGurgi / Doli (voice)
- Nigel HawthorneFflewddur Fflam (voice)
- John HurtThe Horned King (voice)
- Freddie JonesDallben (voice)
- Phil FondacaroCreeper / Henchman (voice)
- Arthur MaletKing Eidilleg (voice)
- Lindsay RichFairfolk (voice)
- Brandon CallFairfolk (voice)
- Gregory LevinsonFairfolk (voice)
- Eda Reiss MerinOrddu (voice)
Details
- Released
- 29 May 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Young, David Jonas, Al Wilson
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $21M
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What The Black Cauldron is based on
The Black Cauldron is based on The Chronicles of Prydain, a 1964 novel series by Lloyd Alexander.
Novel series · 1964
The Chronicles of Prydain
By Lloyd Alexander
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The Black Cauldron: quick answers
Is The Black Cauldron worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 1,499 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does The Black Cauldron have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Black Cauldron. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Black Cauldron parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Black Cauldron is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Black Cauldron on?
The Black Cauldron is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Cauldron?
If you liked The Black Cauldron, try Alice in Wonderland, Welcome to Smelliville, The Princess and the Goblin.
Who directed The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron (1992) was directed by Ted Berman and Richard Rich and stars Grant Bardsley, Susan Sheridan, John Byner.
What is The Black Cauldron based on?
The Black Cauldron is based on The Chronicles of Prydain, a 1964 novel series by Lloyd Alexander.