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The Black Cauldron

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.

Radar 44Stable signalGB:U1h 20mAnimation · Adventure · Family

The Radar read

A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

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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✓ Kid-friendlySuitable for all ages · GB U

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Radar score44/100
Quality signal64/100
Audience rating6.4
Votes counted1,456
Trust signalStable signal

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