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Bernard and the Genie

1991Movie1 h 10 min

Comedy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–76%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a genie in an old bottle. The genie immediately embraces the modern world and helps Bernard on the side.

Feels like

  • Whimsical Romantic Comedy
  • Genie in a Bottle Trope
  • Lighthearted Fantasy
  • Comfort Food Cinema
  • Playful Physical Humor
  • Nostalgic 90s Vibe
  • Low-Stakes Adventure
  • Charming Lead Chemistry
  • Family-Friendly Magic

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Paul Weiland
Written by
Richard Curtis
Produced by
Jacinta Peel
Music by
Howard Goodall

Everyone

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Facts

November 23, 1991 · 1 h 10 min · Comedy, Fantasy, TV Movie

Released
November 23, 1991
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Alliterative Name, One Phone Call, Revenge +9

  • Alliterative Name
  • One Phone Call
  • Revenge
  • Ignored Aesop
  • Big Eater
  • Pet the Dog
  • Fish out of Temporal Water
  • Death of a Child
  • Expecting Someone Taller
  • Smoking Hot Sex
  • Jesus Was Way Cool
  • Freeing the Genie

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bernard and the Genie?"

Questions about Bernard and the Genie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bernard and the Genie?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Bernard and the Genie streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Bernard and the Genie worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Bernard and the Genie okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Bernard and the Genie make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bernard and the Genie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Bernard and the Genie use?

Alliterative NameOne Phone CallRevengeIgnored AesopBig EaterPet the DogFish out of Temporal WaterDeath of a ChildExpecting Someone TallerSmoking Hot SexJesus Was Way CoolFreeing the Genieand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Alliterative Name, One Phone Call, and Revenge.