The Story of King Midas (1953) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The Story of King Midas (1953) in the UK

The Story of King Midas (1953) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

A Stopmotion Short!

A greedy King Midas is visited one day by a mysterious visitor who grants him the ability to turn all things he touches to gold. He learns his lesson when the food he tries to eat and his own daughter are turned to gold as well. The visitor reappears and offers him the opportunity to return to his old self, which he gladly does. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.

  • Film
  • 1953
  • 10 min
  • ★ 7.6/10 TMDB
  • Animation
  • Fantasy
  • Family

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DirectorRay Harryhausen
WriterCharlotte Knight

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