The Story of King Midas
1953, English. Directed by Ray Harryhausen.
A Stopmotion Short!
A greedy King Midas is visited one day by a mysterious visitor who grants him the ability to turn all things he touches to gold. He learns his lesson when the food he tries to eat and his own daughter are turned to gold as well. The visitor reappears and offers him the opportunity to return to his old self, which he gladly does. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.
- Runtime
- 0h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 1 January 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charlotte Knight
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The Story of King Midas runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
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The Story of King Midas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Story of King Midas is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Story of King Midas on?
The Story of King Midas isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1953. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Story of King Midas?
If you liked The Story of King Midas, try Tinker Bell, A Tooth Fairy Tale, The House of Magic.
Who directed The Story of King Midas?
The Story of King Midas (1953) was directed by Ray Harryhausen and stars Del Moore.