The Black Cauldron

Where to Watch The Black Cauldron (1985) (Legally)

Hidden by darkness. Guarded by witches. Discovered by a boy. Stolen by a king. Whoever owns it will rule the world. Or destroy it.
Jul 24, 1985 US 80 min PG
6.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 438 votes
Where can I watch “The Black Cauldron” legally?
We don’t host streams or downloads. Below are legal provider hints for the US region first, with a fallback for other English-speaking regions if available.

US providers

Streaming
Disney Plus Disney Plus
Rent
Amazon Video Amazon Video Apple TV Store Apple TV Store Google Play Movies Google Play Movies YouTube YouTube Fandango At Home Fandango At Home
Buy
Amazon Video Amazon Video Apple TV Store Apple TV Store Google Play Movies Google Play Movies YouTube YouTube Fandango At Home Fandango At Home

English-region fallback

Found availability signals for: GB

Where to watch “The Black Cauldron” (1985) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1985), without spoilers.

It sits in the Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy space and is paced for about 80 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.4/10 from about 1,438 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

witch, based on novel or book, pig, magic, sword, fairy, villain, dragon, cauldron, evil ruler, mystical quest, teenage protagonist

Official trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube

Plot

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.

If you liked this, try

Gallery

Still from the movie The Black Cauldron Still from the movie The Black Cauldron Still from the movie The Black Cauldron Still from the movie The Black Cauldron Still from the movie The Black Cauldron

FAQs

Where can I watch it legally?
We only share legal viewing options. Check the “Where to watch” box above for your region and verify on official listings.
Is it available for free?
Free availability depends on region, promotions, or ad-supported services. Always verify on legal providers—availability changes frequently.

Main cast

Grant Bardsley
as Taran (voice)
Susan Sheridan
as Eilonwy (voice)
John Byner
as Gurgi / Doli (voice)
Nigel Hawthorne
as Fflewddur Fflam (voice)
John Hurt
as The Horned King (voice)
Freddie Jones
as Dallben (voice)
Phil Fondacaro
as Creeper / Henchman (voice)
Arthur Malet
as King Eidilleg (voice)
Lindsay Rich
as Fairfolk (voice)
Brandon Call
as Fairfolk (voice)