Best on Max: The Thief of Bagdad Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to The Thief of Bagdad, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Conrad Veidt as Jaffar; Sabu as Abu; June Duprez as Princess; John Justin as Ahmad; Rex Ingram as Djinn; Miles Malleson as Sultan; Morton Selten as The Old King; Mary Morris as Halima
About The Thief of Bagdad
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.
More like The Thief of Bagdad
- Aladdin
- The Return of Jafar
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- Arabian Adventure
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- Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
- A Tooth Fairy Tale
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Thief of Bagdad?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Thief of Bagdad?
Conrad Veidt as Jaffar; Sabu as Abu; June Duprez as Princess; John Justin as Ahmad; Rex Ingram as Djinn; Miles Malleson as Sultan; Morton Selten as The Old King; Mary Morris as Halima
Is this The Thief of Bagdad guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



