Is the movie The Thief and the Cobbler available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

On behalf of the Stream Tracker team, here’s a quick intro to The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) and where to find it. This hand-drawn animated fable follows Princess Yum Yum and the humble cobbler Tack as they race through a labyrinth of minarets and palace halls to recover the stolen protective orbs and save the kingdom. Famous for its intricate, almost obsessive animation and a tangled release history, the film has become a cult classic whose different cuts can change the viewing experience. In the article that follows, we check whether that dazzling, palace-bound adventure is available to stream on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or AppleTV+ and which version each service offers.

Synopsis

Princess Yum Yum defies the court to spare a condemned man named Tack, and the two soon fall into an unexpected romance. When the palace’s magical orbs that shield the realm are stolen, Yum Yum and Tack embark on a perilous quest to recover them and prevent the kingdom’s ruin.

Release date

1993

Duration

1h 12min

Rating

Director

Richard Williams

Country

Royaume-Uni

Genre(s)

Animation, Action, Aventure

Cast

Vincent Price Matthew Broderick Jennifer Beals Anthony Quayle Joan Sims Donald Pleasence Jonathan Winters