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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

“Wild nights of sheer delights! Burning days of bold adventure!”

★ 6.2(38)19441h 27m

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Arthur Lubin
Release date: 1944-01-14
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves — trailer

About Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is a 1944 movie in the Action, Adventure and Fantasy genres, directed by Arthur Lubin, starring Maria Montez, Jon Hall and Turhan Bey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 38 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Orphaned as a young child and adopted by a band of notorious thieves, now-grown Ali Baba sets out to avenge his father’s murder, reclaim the royal throne, and rescue his beloved Amara from the iron fist of his treacherous enemy.

Cast

Maria Montez

Amara

Jon Hall

Ali Baba

Turhan Bey

Jamiel

Andy Devine

Abdullah

Kurt Katch

Hulagu Khan

Frank Puglia

Prince Cassim

Fortunio Bonanova

Old Baba

Moroni Olsen

Caliph Hassan

Ramsay Ames

Nalu

Chris-Pin Martin

Fat Thief

Scotty Beckett

Young Ali Baba

Yvette Duguay

Young Amara

Themes & keywords

gang of thievesbagdadmongolarabian nightscaliph

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves on Netflix?+

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?+

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?+

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves stars Maria Montez, Jon Hall, Turhan Bey, Andy Devine and Kurt Katch.

When did Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves come out?+

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is a 1944 movie directed by Arthur Lubin.

What genre is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?+

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is Action, Adventure, Fantasy and Romance film.

Who directed Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?+

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves was directed by Arthur Lubin.