The Black Cauldron

Name: The Black Cauldron
Released: 1985-07-24
Rating: 6.435

6.4/10 (1,444)

·1985· 80 min

Director: Richard Rich

"Hidden by darkness. Guarded by witches. Discovered by a boy. Stolen by a king. Whoever owns it will rule the world. Or destroy it."

Taran is an assistant pigkeeper with boyish dreams of becoming a great warrior. However, he has to put the daydreaming aside when his charge, an oracular pig named Hen Wen, is kidnapped by an evil lord known as the Horned King. The villain hopes Hen will show him the way to The Black Cauldron, which has the power to create a giant army of unstoppable soldiers.

Where to Watch

Disney Plus

Trailer

Cast

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Grant Bardsley

Taran (voice)

Susan Sheridan

Eilonwy (voice)

John Byner

Gurgi / Doli (voice)

Nigel Hawthorne

Fflewddur Fflam (voice)

John Hurt

The Horned King (voice)

Freddie Jones

Dallben (voice)

Phil Fondacaro

Creeper / Henchman (voice)

Arthur Malet

King Eidilleg (voice)

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Lindsay Rich

Fairfolk (voice)

Brandon Call

Fairfolk (voice)

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Gregory Levinson

Fairfolk (voice)

Eda Reiss Merin

Orddu (voice)

In brief

The Black Cauldron (1985) is a animation, adventure, family film. With an average rating of 6.4/10 from 1,444 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 20min. You can stream it on: Disney Plus.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Black Cauldron online?

The Black Cauldron is available on the following streaming services: Disney Plus. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Black Cauldron?

The Black Cauldron runs 80 minutes (1h 20min).

What rating does The Black Cauldron have?

The Black Cauldron has an average rating of 6.4/10 based on 1,444 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Black Cauldron from?

The Black Cauldron was released in 1985.