The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926)
Kernel Score: 86% · 229 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Released: 1926-09-03
Runtime: 66 minutes
Where to watch The Adventures of Prince Achmed
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, Cultpix
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Darkroom, Fawesome
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Taken from The Arabian Nights, a wicked sorcerer and the beautiful prince Achmed battle one against the other during a series of wondrous adventures.
The Adventures of Prince Achmed parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Adventures of Prince Achmed is a 1926 silhouette-animation fantasy adapted from Arabian Nights, featuring a sorcerer villain and magical adventure.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Fantasy peril involving a sorcerer and magical battles, in stylized silhouette animation with no graphic content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Lotte Reiniger
The Adventures of Prince Achmed FAQ
Is The Adventures of Prince Achmed good?
The Adventures of Prince Achmed has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 229 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Adventures of Prince Achmed?
In the US you can stream The Adventures of Prince Achmed on The Criterion Channel and Cultpix and watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Darkroom and Fawesome.
Is The Adventures of Prince Achmed OK for kids?
The Adventures of Prince Achmed is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Adventures of Prince Achmed is a 1926 silhouette-animation fantasy adapted from Arabian Nights, featuring a sorcerer villain and magical adventure.
What movies are like The Adventures of Prince Achmed?
If you liked The Adventures of Prince Achmed, try Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, Aladdin, Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus and How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming.