The Pied Piper
1986, CS. Directed by Jiří Barta.
A darkly brilliant stop-motion adaptation of The Pied Piper of Hamelin about a plague of rats that punish townsfolk corrupt with greed. One of the most ambitious Czech animation projects of the 1980s, notable for its unusual dark art direction, innovative animation techniques and use of a fictitious language.
- Runtime
- 0h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- CS
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Pied Piper
The Pied Piper is streaming on Philo, Night Flight Plus, and OVID in India.
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Details
- Released
- 29 July 1986
- Original title
- Krysař
- Country
- Czechoslovakia, Germany
- Written by
- Kamil Pixa
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What The Pied Piper is based on
The Pied Piper is based on Dealing with the Pied Piper of Hameln, a fairy tale by Jacob Grimm, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Ludwig Achim von Arnim.
Fairy tale
Dealing with the Pied Piper of Hameln
By Jacob Grimm, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Ludwig Achim von Arnim
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The Pied Piper: quick answers
Is The Pied Piper worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper runs 53 minutes (0h 53m).
Does The Pied Piper have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Pied Piper. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Pied Piper parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pied Piper is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Pied Piper on?
The Pied Piper is streaming on Philo, Night Flight Plus, and OVID in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pied Piper?
If you liked The Pied Piper, try Alice, A Midsummer's Night Dream, The Hand.
Who directed The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper (1986) was directed by Jiří Barta and stars Oldřich Kaiser, Jiří Lábus, Michal Pavlíček.
What is The Pied Piper based on?
The Pied Piper is based on Dealing with the Pied Piper of Hameln, a fairy tale by Jacob Grimm, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Ludwig Achim von Arnim.