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The Genie from Down Under

1996 – 1998Show2 seasons26 episodesNR

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

When Penelope discovers an old trunk in the attic of her home, her curiosity leads her to check its contents. She finds a beautiful, but dusty, opal pendant and is delighted with her find - not realising how much it will affect her life.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, brutality or scares.

Shows with

The Genie from Down Under episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Wishing and Hoping, 7.8

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jeremy Swan, Esben Storm, Brendan Maher
Written by
Esben Storm
Produced by
Patricia Edgar

Everyone

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Facts

June 19, 1996 · October 22, 1998 · Ended

First aired
June 19, 1996
Last aired
October 22, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United Kingdom, United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Children Are Innocent, Taunting the Transformed, Brought Down to Normal +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Genie from Down Under worth watching?"

Questions about The Genie from Down Under

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Genie from Down Under worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Genie from Down Under okay for kids?

NR

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

How long does it take to watch The Genie from Down Under?

13 h

About 13 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1998.

Will The Genie from Down Under make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Genie from Down Under?

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 The Genie from Down Under use?

Children Are InnocentTaunting the TransformedBrought Down to NormalOur Genies Are DifferentLesser of Two EvilsStock PunishmentAccidental TruthSuspiciously Similar SubstituteLove DodecahedronLand PoorBemoaning the New BodyUnsympathetic Comedy Protagonistand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Children Are Innocent, Taunting the Transformed, and Brought Down to Normal.