The Black Cauldron 1985
“Hidden by darkness. Guarded by witches. Discovered by a boy. Stolen by a king. Whoever owns it will rule the world. Or destroy it.”
What is The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 24, 1985
- Studios
- Silver Screen Partners II, Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Productions
- Genres
- Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
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Overview
The Black Cauldron is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A young pigkeeper embarks on a magical quest to stop a dark king.”
- Beautiful hand-drawn animation
- Classic fantasy adventure
- Family-friendly PG rating
- Some scenes are dark for younger viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic animated fantasy quests with heroic coming-of-age themes.
The film’s dark fantasy elements make it more suitable for older children and families.
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When was The Black Cauldron released?
It premiered in the United States on July 24, 1985.
What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is an animated adventure fantasy suitable for families.
Who is the main character and what is his goal?
The story follows Taran, an assistant pigkeeper who dreams of becoming a great warrior and sets out to rescue the prophetic pig Hen Wen.