

The Thief and the Cobbler
1993, English. Directed by Richard Williams.
The least likely of heroes in the most unlikely adventure.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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7.2/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Thief and the Cobbler
The Thief and the Cobbler isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Richard WilliamsDirector
- Vincent PriceZigzag the Grand Vizier (voice)
- Matthew BroderickTack the Cobbler (voice)
- Jennifer BealsPrincess YumYum (voice)
- Anthony QuayleKing Nod (voice)
- Joan SimsNurse / Mad Old Holy Witch (voice)
- Donald PleasencePhido the Vulture (voice)
- Jonathan WintersThe Thief (voice)
- Paul MatthewsMighty One-Eye (voice)
- Miriam MargolyesMaiden from Mombassa (voice)
- Eric BogosianPhido the Vulture (voice)
- Toni ColletteNurse / Mad Holy Old Witch (voice)
- Joss AcklandBrigand (voice)
Details
- Released
- 23 September 1993
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Williams, Margaret French
- Budget
- $28M
- Box office
- $669K
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The Thief and the Cobbler: quick answers
Is The Thief and the Cobbler worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Thief and the Cobbler?
The Thief and the Cobbler runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does The Thief and the Cobbler have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Thief and the Cobbler. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Thief and the Cobbler parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Thief and the Cobbler is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Thief and the Cobbler on?
The Thief and the Cobbler isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thief and the Cobbler?
If you liked The Thief and the Cobbler, try Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Wish.
Who directed The Thief and the Cobbler?
The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) was directed by Richard Williams and stars Vincent Price, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Beals.