The Thief of Bagdad
1940, English. Directed by Ludwig Berger & Michael Powell & Tim Whelan.
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE SIGHTS FROM THE THOUSAND OF ONE NIGHTS....
When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Thief of Bagdad
The Thief of Bagdad is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 19 February 1940
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Miles Malleson, Miklós Rózsa
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What The Thief of Bagdad is based on
The Thief of Bagdad is based on The Thief of Bagdad, a 1924 film by Raoul Walsh.
Film · 1924
The Thief of Bagdad
By Raoul Walsh
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The Thief of Bagdad: quick answers
Is The Thief of Bagdad worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 315 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Thief of Bagdad?
The Thief of Bagdad runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Thief of Bagdad have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Thief of Bagdad. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Thief of Bagdad parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Thief of Bagdad is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Thief of Bagdad on?
The Thief of Bagdad is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thief of Bagdad?
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Who directed The Thief of Bagdad?
The Thief of Bagdad (1940) was directed by Ludwig Berger and Michael Powell and Tim Whelan and stars Conrad Veidt, Sabu, June Duprez.
What is The Thief of Bagdad based on?
The Thief of Bagdad is based on The Thief of Bagdad, a 1924 film by Raoul Walsh.