
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Directed by Jacques Becker
Produced by Films du Cyclope
A colorful, lighthearted Arabian Nights adventure rooted in whimsy, romance, and playful mischief rather than genuine peril.
A lord’s servant, Ali Baba, is sent to retrieve a slave for his master, but ends up on an adventure filled with gold, mischief, love, and forty famous thieves instead.
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Questions people ask
Is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Does Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































