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Kazaam

1996Movie1 h 34 minPG

Comedy
24
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb3.2Letterboxd1.9/5Metacritic244.0Rotten Tomatoes5%21%

A hopeful, wondrous fantasy movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

The world's most powerful genie has just met his match.

When Max fools a gang of local toughs, he finds himself in big trouble. Fleeing from the thugs, Max runs into an old warehouse and bumps into a boom box. By doing that, he manages to release Kazaam, a genie who has been held captive for thousands of years.

Feels like

  • 90s Family Film
  • Genie Adventure
  • Lighthearted Comedy
  • Fantasy Elements
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Youth Empowerment
  • Magical Wish Fulfillment
  • Positive Messages
  • Nostalgic Vibe

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Paul Michael Glaser
Written by
Paul Michael Glaser, Roger Soffer, Christian Ford
Produced by
Paul Michael Glaser, Robert Engelman, Scott Kroopf
Music by
Christopher Tyng

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Facts

July 17, 1996 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
July 17, 1996
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
63 countries

Tropes

Gainax Ending, Benevolent Genie, "Magic A" Is "Magic A" +9

  • Gainax Ending
  • Benevolent Genie
  • "Magic A" Is "Magic A"
  • Jackass Genie
  • Be the Ball
  • Flat-Earth Atheist
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Product Placement
  • Magical Negro
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Shout-Out
  • Say My Name

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Kazaam?"

Questions about Kazaam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kazaam?

Disney+

In the United States, Kazaam streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Kazaam worth watching?

24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 24 (IMDb 3.2, Letterboxd 1.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 5%, and Metacritic 24). Audiences rate it higher (33 out of 100) than critics (15).

Is Kazaam okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Kazaam make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Kazaam?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Kazaam a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$19 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 95% of its budget.

What tropes does Kazaam use?

Gainax EndingBenevolent Genie"Magic A" Is "Magic A"Jackass GenieBe the BallFlat-Earth AtheistJerk with a Heart of GoldProduct PlacementMagical NegroWould Hurt a ChildShout-OutSay My Nameand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Gainax Ending, Benevolent Genie, and "Magic A" Is "Magic A".