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The Black Cauldron

19851h 20min
AnimationAdventureFamilyFantasy

Directed by Richard Rich, Ted Berman

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.

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Top cast

  • Grant Bardsley

    Taran (voice)

  • Susan Sheridan

    Susan Sheridan

    Eilonwy (voice)

  • John Byner

    John Byner

    Gurgi / Doli (voice)

  • Nigel Hawthorne

    Nigel Hawthorne

    Fflewddur Fflam (voice)

  • John Hurt

    John Hurt

    The Horned King (voice)

  • Freddie Jones

    Freddie Jones

    Dallben (voice)

  • Phil Fondacaro

    Phil Fondacaro

    Creeper / Henchman (voice)

  • Arthur Malet

    Arthur Malet

    King Eidilleg (voice)

  • Lindsay Rich

    Fairfolk (voice)

  • Brandon Call

    Brandon Call

    Fairfolk (voice)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Black Cauldron online?

As of November 4, 2026, The Black Cauldron is available to stream on Disney Plus in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions β€” streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.

Is The Black Cauldron on Netflix?

No β€” The Black Cauldron is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Disney Plus instead.

Can I rent or buy The Black Cauldron online?

Yes. In United States, The Black Cauldron can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

In which countries can I stream The Black Cauldron?

As of November 4, 2026, The Black Cauldron is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.

Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently β€” data from TMDB and JustWatch.

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