The Thief of Bagdad

1h 47m · 1940 · Directed by Tim Whelan · 3.7 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Thief of Bagdad (1940) runs 1h 47m, directed by Tim Whelan. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess.

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)