The Thief and the Cobbler

Long before Aladdin, ages before Ali Baba, came the hilarious adventure of a simple shoemaker who saved an enchanted kingdom, won the heart of a beautiful princess, and became the first Arabian Knight.

1993 • 72 min • Animation · Family · Fantasy · Romance

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

143 reviews

71 Audience · 143 · 100%

Princess Yum Yum falls for the humble cobbler Tack, but their romance is tested when a sinister thief steals the magical orbs protecting their city. Together, they embark on a quest to recover the treasures and save their kingdom from impending doom. Their adventure leads them through a vibrant desert world.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some stylized battle sequences
A menacing evil mastermind

What it models well

Courage in the face of danger
Love and devotion
Teamwork and perseverance
Protecting one's home

Talk about it after

The power of seemingly ordinary people
The importance of standing up for what is right
The impact of greed and selfishness

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