The Black Cauldron
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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Streaming now in the United States on Disney Plus.
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Trailers and promos
Taran and the Magic Cauldron - 1990 Reissue Trailer (35mm 4K)
The Black Cauldron - 1985 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)
The Black Cauldron - 2010 Special Edition DVD Trailer
The Black Cauldron - 1998 Masterpiece Collection VHS Trailer #1
The Black Cauldron - 1985 Theatrical Trailer #1
The Black Cauldron 1985 Trailer | Disney
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Frequently asked questions about The Black Cauldron
Where can I watch The Black Cauldron in the United States?
The Black Cauldron is available to stream on Disney Plus in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Black Cauldron on Disney Plus?
Yes. The Black Cauldron is streaming on Disney Plus in the United States.
Can I watch The Black Cauldron for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Black Cauldron needs a subscription to Disney Plus, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron scores 6.4 on The Movie Database, 6.3 on IMDb, 48% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 58 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron stars Grant Bardsley, Susan Sheridan, John Byner, Nigel Hawthorne, and John Hurt. Ted Berman is the director and Richard Rich is the director.
How long is The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron runs 1h 20m (80 minutes).
When did The Black Cauldron come out?
The Black Cauldron was released on July 24, 1985.
Which studio made The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron was produced by Silver Screen Partners II, Walt Disney Pictures, and Walt Disney Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron was made on a budget of $25,000,000.
How much did The Black Cauldron make at the box office?
The Black Cauldron grossed $21,300,000 worldwide, against a budget of $25,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.