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The Thief and the Cobbler

Seen it?

1993 | 72 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy, Romance, Adventure

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Sleeping Beauty or Aladdin, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic, feel-good.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 12 min.
What might put you off
Rated G, but scary moments and peril.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $669K worldwide on a $28 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 275K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Williams

  • 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)